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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.74, 1,041.95 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.74, 1,041.95 and 401.63 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.74 : 1,041.95 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.74/1,041.95 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.74x = 1,041.95 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.74x = 418,471.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,471.16/694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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