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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.65, 1,043.80 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.65, 1,043.80 and 421.91 is: 632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.65 : 1,043.80 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.65/1,043.80 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.65x = 1,043.80 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.65x = 440,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,389.66/696.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.15

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