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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.46, 1,046.67 and 523.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.46, 1,046.67 and 523.02 is: 787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.46 : 1,046.67 = 523.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.46/1,046.67 = 523.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.46x = 1,046.67 × 523.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.46x = 547,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,429.34/695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.15

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