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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.74, 1,040.40 and 511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.74, 1,040.40 and 511.18 is: 764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.74 : 1,040.40 = 511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.74/1,040.40 = 511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.74x = 1,040.40 × 511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.74x = 531,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,831.67/695.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.41

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