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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.58, 1,039.53 and 557.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.58, 1,039.53 and 557.98 is: 833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.58 : 1,039.53 = 557.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.58/1,039.53 = 557.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.58x = 1,039.53 × 557.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.58x = 580,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,036.16/695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.89

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