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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.15, 1,043.05 and 421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.15, 1,043.05 and 421.41 is: 631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.15 : 1,043.05 = 421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.15/1,043.05 = 421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.15x = 1,043.05 × 421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.15x = 439,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,551.70/696.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.40

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