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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.29, 1,044.63 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.29, 1,044.63 and 403.72 is: 605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.29 : 1,044.63 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.29/1,044.63 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.29x = 1,044.63 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.29x = 421,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,735.41/696.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.69

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