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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.81, 1,037.56 and 518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.81, 1,037.56 and 518.24 is: 775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.81 : 1,037.56 = 518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.81/1,037.56 = 518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.81x = 1,037.56 × 518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.81x = 537,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,704.45/693.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.00

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