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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.50, 1,043.46 and 421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.50, 1,043.46 and 421.58 is: 631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.50 : 1,043.46 = 421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.50/1,043.46 = 421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.50x = 1,043.46 × 421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.50x = 439,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,901.87/696.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.59

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