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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.06, 1,041.68 and 520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.06, 1,041.68 and 520.35 is: 779.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.06 : 1,041.68 = 520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.06/1,041.68 = 520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.06x = 1,041.68 × 520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.06x = 542,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,042.09/695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.85

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