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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.85, 1,035.36 and 517.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.85, 1,035.36 and 517.09 is: 774.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.85 : 1,035.36 = 517.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.85/1,035.36 = 517.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.85x = 1,035.36 × 517.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.85x = 535,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,374.30/690.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.95

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