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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.37, 1,043.71 and 435.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.37, 1,043.71 and 435.89 is: 654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.37 : 1,043.71 = 435.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.37/1,043.71 = 435.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.37x = 1,043.71 × 435.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.37x = 454,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,942.75/695.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.25

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