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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.70, 1,043.43 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.70, 1,043.43 and 403.02 is: 604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.70 : 1,043.43 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.70/1,043.43 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.70x = 1,043.43 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.70x = 420,523.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,523.16/695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.46

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