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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.20, 1,040.10 and 630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.20, 1,040.10 and 630.40 is: 943.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.20 : 1,040.10 = 630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.20/1,040.10 = 630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.20x = 1,040.10 × 630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.20x = 655,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,679.04/695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.15

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