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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.69, 1,043.58 and 403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.69, 1,043.58 and 403.01 is: 604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.69 : 1,043.58 = 403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.69/1,043.58 = 403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.69x = 1,043.58 × 403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.69x = 420,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,573.18/695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.54

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