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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.72, 1,043.52 and 421.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.72, 1,043.52 and 421.73 is: 632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.72 : 1,043.52 = 421.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.72/1,043.52 = 421.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.72x = 1,043.52 × 421.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.72x = 440,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,083.69/695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.56

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