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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.74, 1,042.93 and 330.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.74, 1,042.93 and 330.79 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.74 : 1,042.93 = 330.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.74/1,042.93 = 330.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.74x = 1,042.93 × 330.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.74x = 344,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,990.81/695.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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