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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.37, 1,043.06 and 478.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.37, 1,043.06 and 478.29 is: 717.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.37 : 1,043.06 = 478.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.37/1,043.06 = 478.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.37x = 1,043.06 × 478.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.37x = 498,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,885.17/695.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.44

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