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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.34, 1,053.08 and 518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.34, 1,053.08 and 518.02 is: 780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.34 : 1,053.08 = 518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.34/1,053.08 = 518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.34x = 1,053.08 × 518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.34x = 545,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,516.50/699.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.04

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