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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.07, 1,041.56 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.07, 1,041.56 and 511.92 is: 768.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.07 : 1,041.56 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.07/1,041.56 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.07x = 1,041.56 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.07x = 533,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,194.76/694.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.22

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