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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.53, 1,040.49 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.53, 1,040.49 and 520.32 is: 779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.53 : 1,040.49 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.53/1,040.49 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.53x = 1,040.49 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.53x = 541,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,387.76/694.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.50

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