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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,042.26 and 435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 1,042.26 and 435.18 is: 651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 1,042.26 = 435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/1,042.26 = 435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 1,042.26 × 435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 453,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,570.71/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.68

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