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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.91, 1,041.95 and 565.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.91, 1,041.95 and 565.61 is: 846.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.91 : 1,041.95 = 565.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.91/1,041.95 = 565.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.91x = 1,041.95 × 565.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.91x = 589,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,329.30/695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.85

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