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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.54, 1,041.94 and 565.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.54, 1,041.94 and 565.69 is: 847.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.54 : 1,041.94 = 565.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.54/1,041.94 = 565.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.54x = 1,041.94 × 565.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.54x = 589,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,407.00/695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.41

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