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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.82, 1,043.67 and 435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.82, 1,043.67 and 435.13 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.82 : 1,043.67 = 435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.82/1,043.67 = 435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.82x = 1,043.67 × 435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.82x = 454,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,132.13/694.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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