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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.50, 1,043.08 and 402.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.50, 1,043.08 and 402.37 is: 603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.50 : 1,043.08 = 402.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.50/1,043.08 = 402.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.50x = 1,043.08 × 402.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.50x = 419,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,700.49/695.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.45

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