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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.68, 1,045.52 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.68, 1,045.52 and 437.06 is: 655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.68 : 1,045.52 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.68/1,045.52 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.68x = 1,045.52 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.68x = 456,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,954.97/696.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.90

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