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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.15, 1,041.73 and 417.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.15, 1,041.73 and 417.23 is: 625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.15 : 1,041.73 = 417.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.15/1,041.73 = 417.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.15x = 1,041.73 × 417.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.15x = 434,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,634.76/695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.24

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