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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.27, 1,046.97 and 513.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.27, 1,046.97 and 513.95 is: 773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.27 : 1,046.97 = 513.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.27/1,046.97 = 513.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.27x = 1,046.97 × 513.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.27x = 538,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,085.00/695.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.92

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