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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.06, 1,043.83 and 514.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.06, 1,043.83 and 514.59 is: 770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.06 : 1,043.83 = 514.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.06/1,043.83 = 514.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.06x = 1,043.83 × 514.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.06x = 537,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,144.48/697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.59

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