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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.70, 1,045.11 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.70, 1,045.11 and 525.64 is: 788.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.70 : 1,045.11 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.70/1,045.11 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.70x = 1,045.11 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.70x = 549,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,351.62/696.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.51

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