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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.36, 1,034.53 and 516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.36, 1,034.53 and 516.21 is: 773.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.36 : 1,034.53 = 516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.36/1,034.53 = 516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.36x = 1,034.53 × 516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.36x = 534,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,033.44/690.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.56

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