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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.09, 1,048.19 and 514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.09, 1,048.19 and 514.75 is: 775.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.09 : 1,048.19 = 514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.09/1,048.19 = 514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.09x = 1,048.19 × 514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.09x = 539,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,555.80/696.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.12

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