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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.79, 1,042.42 and 324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.79, 1,042.42 and 324.91 is: 486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.79 : 1,042.42 = 324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.79/1,042.42 = 324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.79x = 1,042.42 × 324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.79x = 338,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,693.78/695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.78

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