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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.14, 954.03 and 516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.14, 954.03 and 516.60 is: 713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.14 : 954.03 = 516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.14/954.03 = 516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.14x = 954.03 × 516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.14x = 492,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,851.90/691.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.10

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