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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.86, 1,042.71 and 617.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.86, 1,042.71 and 617.93 is: 925.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.86 : 1,042.71 = 617.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.86/1,042.71 = 617.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.86x = 1,042.71 × 617.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.86x = 644,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,318.17/695.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.93

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