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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.71, 1,043.58 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.71, 1,043.58 and 420.96 is: 632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.71 : 1,043.58 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.71/1,043.58 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.71x = 1,043.58 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.71x = 439,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,310.93/694.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.37

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