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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.69, 1,042.99 and 348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.69, 1,042.99 and 348.85 is: 523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.69 : 1,042.99 = 348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.69/1,042.99 = 348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.69x = 1,042.99 × 348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.69x = 363,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,847.06/695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.00

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