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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.31, 1,045.71 and 515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.31, 1,045.71 and 515.84 is: 772.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.31 : 1,045.71 = 515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.31/1,045.71 = 515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.31x = 1,045.71 × 515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.31x = 539,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,413.82/698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.46

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