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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.45, 1,036.07 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.45, 1,036.07 and 517.24 is: 776.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.45 : 1,036.07 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.45/1,036.07 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.45x = 1,036.07 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.45x = 535,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,896.85/690.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.16

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