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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.08, 1,042.26 and 451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.08, 1,042.26 and 451.72 is: 677.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.08 : 1,042.26 = 451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.08/1,042.26 = 451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.08x = 1,042.26 × 451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.08x = 470,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,809.69/695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.35

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