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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.76, 1,042 and 551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.76, 1,042 and 551.56 is: 826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.76 : 1,042 = 551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.76/1,042 = 551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.76x = 1,042 × 551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.76x = 574,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,725.52/695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.04

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