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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.21, 1,034.67 and 516.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.21, 1,034.67 and 516.85 is: 773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.21 : 1,034.67 = 516.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.21/1,034.67 = 516.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.21x = 1,034.67 × 516.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.21x = 534,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,769.19/691.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.67

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