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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.82, 1,042.26 and 474.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.82, 1,042.26 and 474.93 is: 712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.82 : 1,042.26 = 474.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.82/1,042.26 = 474.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.82x = 1,042.26 × 474.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.82x = 494,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,998.76/694.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.41

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