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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.02, 1,048.10 and 514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.02, 1,048.10 and 514.70 is: 775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.02 : 1,048.10 = 514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.02/1,048.10 = 514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.02x = 1,048.10 × 514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.02x = 539,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,453.12/696.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.05

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