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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.51, 1,043.82 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.51, 1,043.82 and 453.24 is: 679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.51 : 1,043.82 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.51/1,043.82 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.51x = 1,043.82 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.51x = 473,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,100.98/696.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.25

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