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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.25, 1,040.80 and 420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.25, 1,040.80 and 420.51 is: 629.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.25 : 1,040.80 = 420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.25/1,040.80 = 420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.25x = 1,040.80 × 420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.25x = 437,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,664.71/695.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.51

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