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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.31, 1,043.23 and 540.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.31, 1,043.23 and 540.87 is: 811.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.31 : 1,043.23 = 540.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.31/1,043.23 = 540.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.31x = 1,043.23 × 540.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.31x = 564,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,251.81/695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.51

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