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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.74, 1,043.35 and 418.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.74, 1,043.35 and 418.94 is: 627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.74 : 1,043.35 = 418.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.74/1,043.35 = 418.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.74x = 1,043.35 × 418.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.74x = 437,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,098.70/696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.35

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