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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.27, 1,048.48 and 514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.27, 1,048.48 and 514.95 is: 775.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.27 : 1,048.48 = 514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.27/1,048.48 = 514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.27x = 1,048.48 × 514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.27x = 539,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,914.78/696.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.44

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