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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.72, 1,044.76 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.72, 1,044.76 and 407.76 is: 611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.72 : 1,044.76 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.72/1,044.76 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.72x = 1,044.76 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.72x = 426,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,011.34/696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.45

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