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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.08, 1,040.24 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.08, 1,040.24 and 434.96 is: 650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.08 : 1,040.24 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.08/1,040.24 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.08x = 1,040.24 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.08x = 452,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,462.79/695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.95

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