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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.96, 1,041.68 and 513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.96, 1,041.68 and 513.28 is: 768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.96 : 1,041.68 = 513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.96/1,041.68 = 513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.96x = 1,041.68 × 513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.96x = 534,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,673.51/695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.25

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