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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.46, 1,042.68 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.46, 1,042.68 and 421.56 is: 632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.46 : 1,042.68 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.46/1,042.68 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.46x = 1,042.68 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.46x = 439,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,552.18/695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.03

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