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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.20, 1,042.32 and 478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.20, 1,042.32 and 478.24 is: 717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.20 : 1,042.32 = 478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.20/1,042.32 = 478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.20x = 1,042.32 × 478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.20x = 498,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,479.12/695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.03

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