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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.56, 1,041.16 and 532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.56, 1,041.16 and 532.52 is: 795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.56 : 1,041.16 = 532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.56/1,041.16 = 532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.56x = 1,041.16 × 532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.56x = 554,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,438.52/696.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.97

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