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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.19, 1,035.72 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.19, 1,035.72 and 517.04 is: 774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.19 : 1,035.72 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.19/1,035.72 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.19x = 1,035.72 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.19x = 535,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,508.67/691.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.76

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