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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.60, 1,042.80 and 421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.60, 1,042.80 and 421.40 is: 631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.60 : 1,042.80 = 421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.60/1,042.80 = 421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.60x = 1,042.80 × 421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.60x = 439,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,435.92/695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.74

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