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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.69, 1,042.08 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.69, 1,042.08 and 402.01 is: 603.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.69 : 1,042.08 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.69/1,042.08 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.69x = 1,042.08 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.69x = 418,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,926.58/694.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.04

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