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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.54, 1,034.39 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.54, 1,034.39 and 517.50 is: 775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.54 : 1,034.39 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.54/1,034.39 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.54x = 1,034.39 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.54x = 535,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,294.24/690.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.18

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