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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.82, 1,045.51 and 515.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.82, 1,045.51 and 515.57 is: 772.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.82 : 1,045.51 = 515.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.82/1,045.51 = 515.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.82x = 1,045.51 × 515.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.82x = 539,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,027.07/697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.45

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