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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.48, 1,042.20 and 475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.48, 1,042.20 and 475.97 is: 713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.48 : 1,042.20 = 475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.48/1,042.20 = 475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.48x = 1,042.20 × 475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.48x = 496,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,050.72/695.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.25

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