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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.65, 956.98 and 516.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.65, 956.98 and 516.17 is: 712.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.65 : 956.98 = 516.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.65/956.98 = 516.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.65x = 956.98 × 516.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.65x = 493,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,964.37/693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.12

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