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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.19, 1,042.83 and 402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.19, 1,042.83 and 402.51 is: 603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.19 : 1,042.83 = 402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.19/1,042.83 = 402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.19x = 1,042.83 × 402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.19x = 419,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,749.50/695.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.79

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