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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.30, 1,040.18 and 540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.30, 1,040.18 and 540.04 is: 807.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.30 : 1,040.18 = 540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.30/1,040.18 = 540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.30x = 1,040.18 × 540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.30x = 561,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,738.81/695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.91

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