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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.43, 1,043.82 and 407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.43, 1,043.82 and 407.26 is: 610.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.43 : 1,043.82 = 407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.43/1,043.82 = 407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.43x = 1,043.82 × 407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.43x = 425,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,106.13/696.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.41

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