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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.51, 1,041.41 and 574.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.51, 1,041.41 and 574.31 is: 859.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.51 : 1,041.41 = 574.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.51/1,041.41 = 574.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.51x = 1,041.41 × 574.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.51x = 598,092.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,092.18/695.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.93

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