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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.53, 1,042.38 and 512.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.53, 1,042.38 and 512.07 is: 767.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.53 : 1,042.38 = 512.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.53/1,042.38 = 512.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.53x = 1,042.38 × 512.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.53x = 533,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,771.53/695.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.43

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