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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.07, 1,041.78 and 541.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.07, 1,041.78 and 541.65 is: 813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.07 : 1,041.78 = 541.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.07/1,041.78 = 541.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.07x = 1,041.78 × 541.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.07x = 564,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,280.14/694.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.01

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