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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.47, 1,044.99 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.47, 1,044.99 and 542.16 is: 813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.47 : 1,044.99 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.47/1,044.99 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.47x = 1,044.99 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.47x = 566,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,551.78/696.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.47

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