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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.12, 955.20 and 517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.12, 955.20 and 517.16 is: 713.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.12 : 955.20 = 517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.12/955.20 = 517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.12x = 955.20 × 517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.12x = 493,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,991.68/692.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.73

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