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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.94, 958.95 and 517.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.94, 958.95 and 517.88 is: 714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.94 : 958.95 = 517.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.94/958.95 = 517.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.94x = 958.95 × 517.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.94x = 496,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,616.23/694.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.62

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