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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.20, 1,041.78 and 549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.20, 1,041.78 and 549.16 is: 822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.20 : 1,041.78 = 549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.20/1,041.78 = 549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.20x = 1,041.78 × 549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.20x = 572,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,103.90/695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.93

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