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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 1,041.24 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 1,041.24 and 407.04 is: 609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 1,041.24 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/1,041.24 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 1,041.24 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 423,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,826.33/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.58

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