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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.35, 1,036.86 and 517.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.35, 1,036.86 and 517.77 is: 774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.35 : 1,036.86 = 517.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.35/1,036.86 = 517.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.35x = 1,036.86 × 517.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.35x = 536,854.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,854.52/693.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.30

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