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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.09, 1,042.11 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.09, 1,042.11 and 421.11 is: 631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.09 : 1,042.11 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.09/1,042.11 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.09x = 1,042.11 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.09x = 438,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,842.94/695.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.35

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