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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.08, 1,040.76 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.08, 1,040.76 and 511.08 is: 765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.08 : 1,040.76 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.08/1,040.76 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.08x = 1,040.76 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.08x = 531,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,911.62/695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.25

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