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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.82, 1,041.24 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.82, 1,041.24 and 402.32 is: 602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.82 : 1,041.24 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.82/1,041.24 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.82x = 1,041.24 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.82x = 418,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,911.68/694.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.91

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