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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.59, 1,043.00 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.59, 1,043.00 and 436.28 is: 653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.59 : 1,043.00 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.59/1,043.00 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.59x = 1,043.00 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.59x = 455,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,032.64/696.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.23

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