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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.64, 1,046.16 and 515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.64, 1,046.16 and 515.20 is: 773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.64 : 1,046.16 = 515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.64/1,046.16 = 515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.64x = 1,046.16 × 515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.64x = 538,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,981.63/696.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.69

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