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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.58, 1,041.72 and 687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.58, 1,041.72 and 687.24 is: 1,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.58 : 1,041.72 = 687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.58/1,041.72 = 687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.58x = 1,041.72 × 687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.58x = 715,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,911.65/695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.23

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