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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 1,047.15 and 516.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 1,047.15 and 516.84 is: 775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 1,047.15 = 516.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/1,047.15 = 516.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 1,047.15 × 516.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 541,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,209.01/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.46

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