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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.50, 1,033.71 and 518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.50, 1,033.71 and 518.10 is: 774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.50 : 1,033.71 = 518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.50/1,033.71 = 518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.50x = 1,033.71 × 518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.50x = 535,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,565.15/691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.50

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