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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.75, 1,040.49 and 531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.75, 1,040.49 and 531.27 is: 794.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.75 : 1,040.49 = 531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.75/1,040.49 = 531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.75x = 1,040.49 × 531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.75x = 552,781.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,781.12/695.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.51

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