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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.56, 1,043.16 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.56, 1,043.16 and 402.44 is: 603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.56 : 1,043.16 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.56/1,043.16 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.56x = 1,043.16 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.56x = 419,809.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,809.31/695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.56

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