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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.71, 1,040.02 and 433.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.71, 1,040.02 and 433.87 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.71 : 1,040.02 = 433.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.71/1,040.02 = 433.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.71x = 1,040.02 × 433.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.71x = 451,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,232.78/694.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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