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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.86, 1,041.93 and 512.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.86, 1,041.93 and 512.34 is: 768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.86 : 1,041.93 = 512.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.86/1,041.93 = 512.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.86x = 1,041.93 × 512.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.86x = 533,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,822.42/694.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.24

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