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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.39, 1,043.29 and 604.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.39, 1,043.29 and 604.05 is: 904.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.39 : 1,043.29 = 604.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.39/1,043.29 = 604.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.39x = 1,043.29 × 604.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.39x = 630,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,199.32/696.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.95

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