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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 1,041.66 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 1,041.66 and 437.64 is: 655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 1,041.66 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/1,041.66 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 1,041.66 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 455,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,872.08/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.55

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