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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.76, 1,042.20 and 541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.76, 1,042.20 and 541.68 is: 811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.76 : 1,042.20 = 541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.76/1,042.20 = 541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.76x = 1,042.20 × 541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.76x = 564,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,538.90/695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.40

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