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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.78, 1,050.74 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.78, 1,050.74 and 516.44 is: 777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.78 : 1,050.74 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.78/1,050.74 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.78x = 1,050.74 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.78x = 542,644.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,644.17/697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.67

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