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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.02, 1,042.51 and 540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.02, 1,042.51 and 540.73 is: 809.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.02 : 1,042.51 = 540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.02/1,042.51 = 540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.02x = 1,042.51 × 540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.02x = 563,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,716.43/696.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.91

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