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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.63, 939.67 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.63, 939.67 and 516.44 is: 710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.63 : 939.67 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.63/939.67 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.63x = 939.67 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.63x = 485,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,284.23/682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.91

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