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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.46, 1,048.21 and 516.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.46, 1,048.21 and 516.34 is: 774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.46 : 1,048.21 = 516.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.46/1,048.21 = 516.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.46x = 1,048.21 × 516.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.46x = 541,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,232.77/698.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.90

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