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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.46, 1,045.38 and 513.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.46, 1,045.38 and 513.15 is: 769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.46 : 1,045.38 = 513.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.46/1,045.38 = 513.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.46x = 1,045.38 × 513.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.46x = 536,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,436.75/697.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.13

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