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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.22, 1,041.21 and 531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.22, 1,041.21 and 531.60 is: 796.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.22 : 1,041.21 = 531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.22/1,041.21 = 531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.22x = 1,041.21 × 531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.22x = 553,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,507.24/695.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.16

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