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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,042.60 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 1,042.60 and 421.92 is: 632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 1,042.60 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/1,042.60 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 1,042.60 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 439,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,893.79/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.03

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