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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 1,042.04 and 421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 1,042.04 and 421.24 is: 630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 1,042.04 = 421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/1,042.04 = 421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 1,042.04 × 421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 438,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,948.93/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.84

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