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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.36, 1,047.96 and 516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.36, 1,047.96 and 516.48 is: 773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.36 : 1,047.96 = 516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.36/1,047.96 = 516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.36x = 1,047.96 × 516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.36x = 541,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,250.38/699.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.92

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