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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.65, 955.60 and 515.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.65, 955.60 and 515.17 is: 710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.65 : 955.60 = 515.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.65/955.60 = 515.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.65x = 955.60 × 515.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.65x = 492,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,296.45/692.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.74

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