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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.32, 1,045.84 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.32, 1,045.84 and 513 is: 770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.32 : 1,045.84 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.32/1,045.84 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.32x = 1,045.84 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.32x = 536,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,515.92/696.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.50

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