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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.39, 1,044.14 and 437.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.39, 1,044.14 and 437.00 is: 656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.39 : 1,044.14 = 437.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.39/1,044.14 = 437.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.39x = 1,044.14 × 437.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.39x = 456,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,281.77/695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.16

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