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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.95, 1,042.56 and 603.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.95, 1,042.56 and 603.42 is: 905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.95 : 1,042.56 = 603.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.95/1,042.56 = 603.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.95x = 1,042.56 × 603.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.95x = 629,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,101.56/694.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.25

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