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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.74, 1,041.08 and 520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.74, 1,041.08 and 520.58 is: 780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.74 : 1,041.08 = 520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.74/1,041.08 = 520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.74x = 1,041.08 × 520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.74x = 541,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,965.43/694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.10

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