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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699, 1,047 and 516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699, 1,047 and 516.72 is: 773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699 : 1,047 = 516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699/1,047 = 516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699x = 1,047 × 516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699x = 541,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,005.84/699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.97

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