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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.66, 941.65 and 517.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.66, 941.65 and 517.51 is: 713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.66 : 941.65 = 517.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.66/941.65 = 517.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.66x = 941.65 × 517.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.66x = 487,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,313.29/682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.84

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