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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.65, 1,044.86 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.65, 1,044.86 and 436.12 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.65 : 1,044.86 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.65/1,044.86 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.65x = 1,044.86 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.65x = 455,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,684.34/695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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