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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.22, 1,043.37 and 407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.22, 1,043.37 and 407.26 is: 610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.22 : 1,043.37 = 407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.22/1,043.37 = 407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.22x = 1,043.37 × 407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.22x = 424,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,922.87/696.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.33

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