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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.51, 1,043.79 and 560.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.51, 1,043.79 and 560.19 is: 840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.51 : 1,043.79 = 560.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.51/1,043.79 = 560.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.51x = 1,043.79 × 560.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.51x = 584,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,722.53/695.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.71

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