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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 1,043.44 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 1,043.44 and 406.88 is: 610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 1,043.44 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/1,043.44 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 1,043.44 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 424,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,554.87/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.27

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