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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.52, 1,041.60 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.52, 1,041.60 and 406.08 is: 608.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.52 : 1,041.60 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.52/1,041.60 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.52x = 1,041.60 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.52x = 422,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,972.93/695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.14

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