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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.75, 1,044.10 and 531.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.75, 1,044.10 and 531.73 is: 797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.75 : 1,044.10 = 531.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.75/1,044.10 = 531.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.75x = 1,044.10 × 531.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.75x = 555,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,179.29/695.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.96

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