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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.22, 711.67 and 504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.22, 711.67 and 504.92 is: 694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.22 : 711.67 = 504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.22/711.67 = 504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.22x = 711.67 × 504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.22x = 359,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,331.60/517.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.74

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