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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.44, 957.65 and 518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.44, 957.65 and 518.48 is: 716.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.44 : 957.65 = 518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.44/957.65 = 518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.44x = 957.65 × 518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.44x = 496,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,522.37/693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.03

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