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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.31, 1,041.73 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.31, 1,041.73 and 539.87 is: 810.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.31 : 1,041.73 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.31/1,041.73 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.31x = 1,041.73 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.31x = 562,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,392.22/694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.01

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