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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.30, 1,043.87 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.30, 1,043.87 and 403.07 is: 605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.30 : 1,043.87 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.30/1,043.87 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.30x = 1,043.87 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.30x = 420,745.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,745.45/695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.13

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