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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.97, 1,034.99 and 517.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.97, 1,034.99 and 517.90 is: 775.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.97 : 1,034.99 = 517.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.97/1,034.99 = 517.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.97x = 1,034.99 × 517.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.97x = 536,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,013.56/690.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.75

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