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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.82, 943.11 and 516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.82, 943.11 and 516.67 is: 713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.82 : 943.11 = 516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.82/943.11 = 516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.82x = 943.11 × 516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.82x = 487,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,276.64/682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.62

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