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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.95, 1,035.36 and 516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.95, 1,035.36 and 516.80 is: 774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.95 : 1,035.36 = 516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.95/1,035.36 = 516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.95x = 1,035.36 × 516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.95x = 535,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,068.87/690.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.40

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