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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.92, 1,041.74 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.92, 1,041.74 and 540 is: 809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.92 : 1,041.74 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.92/1,041.74 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.92x = 1,041.74 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.92x = 562,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,539.60/694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.50

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