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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.88, 1,043.30 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.88, 1,043.30 and 421.91 is: 632.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.88 : 1,043.30 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.88/1,043.30 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.88x = 1,043.30 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.88x = 440,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,171.38/695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.54

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