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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 1,042.05 and 421.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 1,042.05 and 421.23 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 1,042.05 = 421.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/1,042.05 = 421.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 1,042.05 × 421.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 438,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,942.72/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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