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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.81, 1,043.70 and 421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.81, 1,043.70 and 421.03 is: 632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.81 : 1,043.70 = 421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.81/1,043.70 = 421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.81x = 1,043.70 × 421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.81x = 439,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,429.01/694.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.44

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