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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.48, 1,046.68 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.48, 1,046.68 and 514.40 is: 770.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.48 : 1,046.68 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.48/1,046.68 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.48x = 1,046.68 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.48x = 538,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,412.19/698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.83

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