Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,041.92 and 421.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 696, 1,041.92 and 421.26 is: 630.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696 : 1,041.92 = 421.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696/1,041.92 = 421.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696x = 1,041.92 × 421.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696x = 438,919.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,919.22/696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630.63
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