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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.56, 1,048.39 and 515.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.56, 1,048.39 and 515.77 is: 775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.56 : 1,048.39 = 515.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.56/1,048.39 = 515.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.56x = 1,048.39 × 515.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.56x = 540,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,727.10/697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.17

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