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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.84, 1,041.45 and 540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.84, 1,041.45 and 540.30 is: 809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.84 : 1,041.45 = 540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.84/1,041.45 = 540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.84x = 1,041.45 × 540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.84x = 562,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,695.44/694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.82

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