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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 943.44 and 516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 943.44 and 516.78 is: 714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 943.44 = 516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/943.44 = 516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 943.44 × 516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 487,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,550.92/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.17

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