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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.06, 1,045.33 and 515.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.06, 1,045.33 and 515.59 is: 772.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.06 : 1,045.33 = 515.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.06/1,045.33 = 515.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.06x = 1,045.33 × 515.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.06x = 538,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,961.69/698.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.09

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