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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.62, 1,043.52 and 325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.62, 1,043.52 and 325.78 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.62 : 1,043.52 = 325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.62/1,043.52 = 325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.62x = 1,043.52 × 325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.62x = 339,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,957.95/695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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