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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.96, 1,043.92 and 438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.96, 1,043.92 and 438.64 is: 658.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.96 : 1,043.92 = 438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.96/1,043.92 = 438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.96x = 1,043.92 × 438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.96x = 457,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,905.07/694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.89

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