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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.75, 1,044.91 and 436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.75, 1,044.91 and 436.47 is: 654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.75 : 1,044.91 = 436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.75/1,044.91 = 436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.75x = 1,044.91 × 436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.75x = 456,071.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,071.87/696.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.57

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