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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.36, 1,041.96 and 513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.36, 1,041.96 and 513.24 is: 767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.36 : 1,041.96 = 513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.36/1,041.96 = 513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.36x = 1,041.96 × 513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.36x = 534,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,775.55/696.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.96

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