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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.46, 1,042.98 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.46, 1,042.98 and 402.60 is: 603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.46 : 1,042.98 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.46/1,042.98 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.46x = 1,042.98 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.46x = 419,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,903.75/695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.78

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