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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.69, 1,045.08 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.69, 1,045.08 and 404.01 is: 606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.69 : 1,045.08 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.69/1,045.08 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.69x = 1,045.08 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.69x = 422,222.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,222.77/696.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.04

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