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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.94, 1,041.42 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.94, 1,041.42 and 519.54 is: 781.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.94 : 1,041.42 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.94/1,041.42 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.94x = 1,041.42 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.94x = 541,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,059.35/691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.95

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