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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.88, 1,043.46 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.88, 1,043.46 and 479.52 is: 719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.88 : 1,043.46 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.88/1,043.46 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.88x = 1,043.46 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.88x = 500,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,359.94/695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.03

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