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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.98, 1,043.98 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.98, 1,043.98 and 403.92 is: 605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.98 : 1,043.98 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.98/1,043.98 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.98x = 1,043.98 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.98x = 421,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,684.40/695.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.89

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