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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.85, 1,039.46 and 559.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.85, 1,039.46 and 559.17 is: 835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.85 : 1,039.46 = 559.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.85/1,039.46 = 559.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.85x = 1,039.46 × 559.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.85x = 581,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,226.86/695.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.28

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