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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.51, 1,049.13 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.51, 1,049.13 and 535.32 is: 806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.51 : 1,049.13 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.51/1,049.13 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.51x = 1,049.13 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.51x = 561,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,620.27/696.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.33

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