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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.43, 1,042.33 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.43, 1,042.33 and 406.26 is: 608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.43 : 1,042.33 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.43/1,042.33 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.43x = 1,042.33 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.43x = 423,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,449.74/695.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.91

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