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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.32, 1,042.83 and 510.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.32, 1,042.83 and 510.99 is: 767.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.32 : 1,042.83 = 510.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.32/1,042.83 = 510.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.32x = 1,042.83 × 510.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.32x = 532,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,875.70/694.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.48

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