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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.47, 1,042.86 and 476.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.47, 1,042.86 and 476.43 is: 714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.47 : 1,042.86 = 476.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.47/1,042.86 = 476.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.47x = 1,042.86 × 476.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.47x = 496,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,849.79/695.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.41

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