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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.80, 1,043.70 and 421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.80, 1,043.70 and 421.82 is: 632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.80 : 1,043.70 = 421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.80/1,043.70 = 421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.80x = 1,043.70 × 421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.80x = 440,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,253.53/695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.73

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