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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.21, 1,044.82 and 521.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.21, 1,044.82 and 521.79 is: 785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.21 : 1,044.82 = 521.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.21/1,044.82 = 521.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.21x = 1,044.82 × 521.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.21x = 545,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,176.63/694.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.32

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