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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.21, 1,044.76 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.21, 1,044.76 and 542.44 is: 814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.21 : 1,044.76 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.21/1,044.76 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.21x = 1,044.76 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.21x = 566,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,716.51/696.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.00

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