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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.14, 955.41 and 517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.14, 955.41 and 517.60 is: 714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.14 : 955.41 = 517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.14/955.41 = 517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.14x = 955.41 × 517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.14x = 494,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,520.22/692.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.48

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