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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.36, 1,041.24 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.36, 1,041.24 and 550.64 is: 824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.36 : 1,041.24 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.36/1,041.24 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.36x = 1,041.24 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.36x = 573,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,348.39/695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.53

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