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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.56, 955.80 and 517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.56, 955.80 and 517.60 is: 714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.56 : 955.80 = 517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.56/955.80 = 517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.56x = 955.80 × 517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.56x = 494,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,722.08/692.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.34

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