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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.59, 1,042.86 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.59, 1,042.86 and 421.61 is: 632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.59 : 1,042.86 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.59/1,042.86 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.59x = 1,042.86 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.59x = 439,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,680.20/695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.10

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