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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 1,043.10 and 421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 1,043.10 and 421.57 is: 632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 1,043.10 = 421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/1,043.10 = 421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 1,043.10 × 421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 439,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,742.16/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.36

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