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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.49, 1,042.25 and 559.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.49, 1,042.25 and 559.17 is: 839.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.49 : 1,042.25 = 559.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.49/1,042.25 = 559.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.49x = 1,042.25 × 559.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.49x = 582,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,794.93/694.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.17

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