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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.65, 1,042.79 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.65, 1,042.79 and 348.47 is: 522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.65 : 1,042.79 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.65/1,042.79 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.65x = 1,042.79 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.65x = 363,381.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,381.03/695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.36

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