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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.74, 1,041.90 and 512.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.74, 1,041.90 and 512.18 is: 765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.74 : 1,041.90 = 512.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.74/1,041.90 = 512.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.74x = 1,041.90 × 512.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.74x = 533,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,640.34/696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.91

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