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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.56, 1,041.06 and 541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.56, 1,041.06 and 541.16 is: 812.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.56 : 1,041.06 = 541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.56/1,041.06 = 541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.56x = 1,041.06 × 541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.56x = 563,372.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,372.79/693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.29

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