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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 1,042.08 and 406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 1,042.08 and 406.96 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 1,042.08 = 406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/1,042.08 = 406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 1,042.08 × 406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 424,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,084.88/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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