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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.88, 1,043.08 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.88, 1,043.08 and 421.68 is: 632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.88 : 1,043.08 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.88/1,043.08 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.88x = 1,043.08 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.88x = 439,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,845.97/694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.98

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