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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.52, 1,041.12 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.52, 1,041.12 and 407.52 is: 610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.52 : 1,041.12 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.52/1,041.12 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.52x = 1,041.12 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.52x = 424,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,277.22/695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.01

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