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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.52, 1,042.62 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.52, 1,042.62 and 408.52 is: 611.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.52 : 1,042.62 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.52/1,042.62 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.52x = 1,042.62 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.52x = 425,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,931.12/696.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.51

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