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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.33, 1,045.17 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.33, 1,045.17 and 511.80 is: 768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.33 : 1,045.17 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.33/1,045.17 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.33x = 1,045.17 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.33x = 534,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,918.01/696.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.20

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