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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.96, 1,047.45 and 514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.96, 1,047.45 and 514.91 is: 771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.96 : 1,047.45 = 514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.96/1,047.45 = 514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.96x = 1,047.45 × 514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.96x = 539,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,342.48/698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.64

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