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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.22, 1,042.22 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.22, 1,042.22 and 452.22 is: 677.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.22 : 1,042.22 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.22/1,042.22 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.22x = 1,042.22 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.22x = 471,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,312.73/695.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.93

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