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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.72, 1,043.40 and 533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.72, 1,043.40 and 533.16 is: 798.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.72 : 1,043.40 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.72/1,043.40 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.72x = 1,043.40 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.72x = 556,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,299.14/696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.45

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