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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.82, 1,041.81 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.82, 1,041.81 and 475.79 is: 713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.82 : 1,041.81 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.82/1,041.81 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.82x = 1,041.81 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.82x = 495,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,677.57/694.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.40

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