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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 1,042.86 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 1,042.86 and 452 is: 677.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 1,042.86 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/1,042.86 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 1,042.86 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 471,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,372.72/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.18

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