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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.78, 1,041.79 and 475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.78, 1,041.79 and 475.65 is: 713.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.78 : 1,041.79 = 475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.78/1,041.79 = 475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.78x = 1,041.79 × 475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.78x = 495,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,527.41/694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.21

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