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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.81, 1,041.31 and 520.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.81, 1,041.31 and 520.10 is: 779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.81 : 1,041.31 = 520.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.81/1,041.31 = 520.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.81x = 1,041.31 × 520.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.81x = 541,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,586.63/694.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.48

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