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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 1,047.05 and 513.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 1,047.05 and 513.05 is: 770.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 1,047.05 = 513.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/1,047.05 = 513.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 1,047.05 × 513.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 537,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,186.44/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.07

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