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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.06, 1,042.34 and 513.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.06, 1,042.34 and 513.59 is: 769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.06 : 1,042.34 = 513.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.06/1,042.34 = 513.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.06x = 1,042.34 × 513.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.06x = 535,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,327.62/696.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.08

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