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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 958.16 and 520.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 958.16 and 520.13 is: 718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 958.16 = 520.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/958.16 = 520.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 958.16 × 520.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 498,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,367.76/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.23

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