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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.21, 1,033.17 and 515.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.21, 1,033.17 and 515.85 is: 772.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.21 : 1,033.17 = 515.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.21/1,033.17 = 515.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.21x = 1,033.17 × 515.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.21x = 532,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,960.74/690.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.17

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