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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.26, 1,043.70 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.26, 1,043.70 and 452.80 is: 679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.26 : 1,043.70 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.26/1,043.70 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.26x = 1,043.70 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.26x = 472,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,587.36/695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.73

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