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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.25, 1,039.74 and 530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.25, 1,039.74 and 530.78 is: 793.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.25 : 1,039.74 = 530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.25/1,039.74 = 530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.25x = 1,039.74 × 530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.25x = 551,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,868.00/695.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.77

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