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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.29, 1,047.67 and 516.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.29, 1,047.67 and 516.04 is: 774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.29 : 1,047.67 = 516.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.29/1,047.67 = 516.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.29x = 1,047.67 × 516.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.29x = 540,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,635.72/698.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.23

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