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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.16, 1,044.72 and 407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.16, 1,044.72 and 407.20 is: 611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.16 : 1,044.72 = 407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.16/1,044.72 = 407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.16x = 1,044.72 × 407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.16x = 425,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,409.98/696.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.08

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