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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.66, 1,043.80 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.66, 1,043.80 and 421.90 is: 632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.66 : 1,043.80 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.66/1,043.80 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.66x = 1,043.80 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.66x = 440,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,379.22/696.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.13

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