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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.64, 1,037.28 and 518.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.64, 1,037.28 and 518.28 is: 775.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.64 : 1,037.28 = 518.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.64/1,037.28 = 518.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.64x = 1,037.28 × 518.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.64x = 537,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,601.48/693.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.04

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