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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.05, 1,043.95 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.05, 1,043.95 and 325.89 is: 488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.05 : 1,043.95 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.05/1,043.95 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.05x = 1,043.95 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.05x = 340,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,212.87/696.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.78

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