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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 1,044.14 and 512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 1,044.14 and 512.62 is: 769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 1,044.14 = 512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/1,044.14 = 512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 1,044.14 × 512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 535,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,247.05/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.39

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