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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.72, 1,042.62 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.72, 1,042.62 and 406.76 is: 609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.72 : 1,042.62 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.72/1,042.62 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.72x = 1,042.62 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.72x = 424,096.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,096.11/695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.58

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