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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.92, 1,042.80 and 566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.92, 1,042.80 and 566.20 is: 848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.92 : 1,042.80 = 566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.92/1,042.80 = 566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.92x = 1,042.80 × 566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.92x = 590,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,433.36/695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.42

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