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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 1,043.46 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 1,043.46 and 511.95 is: 768.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 1,043.46 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/1,043.46 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 1,043.46 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 534,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,199.35/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.46

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