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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 1,041.74 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 1,041.74 and 435.96 is: 652.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 1,041.74 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/1,041.74 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 1,041.74 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 454,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,156.97/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.45

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