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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 941.65 and 517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 941.65 and 517.14 is: 714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 941.65 = 517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/941.65 = 517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 941.65 × 517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 486,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,963.59/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.00

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