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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.40, 1,045.55 and 516.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.40, 1,045.55 and 516.61 is: 773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.40 : 1,045.55 = 516.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.40/1,045.55 = 516.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.40x = 1,045.55 × 516.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.40x = 540,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,141.59/698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.40

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