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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.26, 960.17 and 519.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.26, 960.17 and 519.65 is: 716.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.26 : 960.17 = 519.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.26/960.17 = 519.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.26x = 960.17 × 519.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.26x = 498,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,948.54/696.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.61

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