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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.12, 1,042.68 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.12, 1,042.68 and 478.04 is: 717.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.12 : 1,042.68 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.12/1,042.68 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.12x = 1,042.68 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.12x = 498,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,442.75/695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.06

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