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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.89, 952.64 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.89, 952.64 and 514.16 is: 708.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.89 : 952.64 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.89/952.64 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.89x = 952.64 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.89x = 489,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,809.38/690.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.96

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