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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.05, 1,043.49 and 541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.05, 1,043.49 and 541.96 is: 813.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.05 : 1,043.49 = 541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.05/1,043.49 = 541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.05x = 1,043.49 × 541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.05x = 565,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,529.84/695.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.65

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