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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.65, 1,042.31 and 420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.65, 1,042.31 and 420.91 is: 630.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.65 : 1,042.31 = 420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.65/1,042.31 = 420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.65x = 1,042.31 × 420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.65x = 438,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,711.39/695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.65

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