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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.28, 1,044.56 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.28, 1,044.56 and 407.64 is: 611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.28 : 1,044.56 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.28/1,044.56 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.28x = 1,044.56 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.28x = 425,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,804.44/696.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.54

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