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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.60, 1,042.88 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.60, 1,042.88 and 478.56 is: 717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.60 : 1,042.88 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.60/1,042.88 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.60x = 1,042.88 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.60x = 499,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,080.65/695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.48

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