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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.97, 1,045.76 and 523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.97, 1,045.76 and 523.74 is: 786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.97 : 1,045.76 = 523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.97/1,045.76 = 523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.97x = 1,045.76 × 523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.97x = 547,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,707.65/695.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.97

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