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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.69, 1,041.66 and 574.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.69, 1,041.66 and 574.49 is: 860.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.69 : 1,041.66 = 574.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.69/1,041.66 = 574.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.69x = 1,041.66 × 574.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.69x = 598,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,425.86/695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.19

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