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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.02, 1,041.63 and 402.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.02, 1,041.63 and 402.07 is: 602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.02 : 1,041.63 = 402.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.02/1,041.63 = 402.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.02x = 1,041.63 × 402.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.02x = 418,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,808.17/695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.58

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