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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.06, 1,046.82 and 516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.06, 1,046.82 and 516.60 is: 773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.06 : 1,046.82 = 516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.06/1,046.82 = 516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.06x = 1,046.82 × 516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.06x = 540,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,787.21/699.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.59

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