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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.52, 1,045.27 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.52, 1,045.27 and 514.40 is: 771.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.52 : 1,045.27 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.52/1,045.27 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.52x = 1,045.27 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.52x = 537,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,686.89/696.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.97

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