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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.65, 943.44 and 516.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.65, 943.44 and 516.81 is: 714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.65 : 943.44 = 516.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.65/943.44 = 516.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.65x = 943.44 × 516.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.65x = 487,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,579.23/682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.24

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