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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.27, 1,040.46 and 512.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.27, 1,040.46 and 512.21 is: 766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.27 : 1,040.46 = 512.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.27/1,040.46 = 512.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.27x = 1,040.46 × 512.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.27x = 532,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,928.81/695.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.51

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