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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.89, 1,043.08 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.89, 1,043.08 and 436.08 is: 653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.89 : 1,043.08 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.89/1,043.08 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.89x = 1,043.08 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.89x = 454,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,869.15/695.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.65

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