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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.09, 1,043.61 and 422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.09, 1,043.61 and 422.11 is: 632.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.09 : 1,043.61 = 422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.09/1,043.61 = 422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.09x = 1,043.61 × 422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.09x = 440,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,518.22/696.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.85

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