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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.93, 962.07 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.93, 962.07 and 510.44 is: 704.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.93 : 962.07 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.93/962.07 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.93x = 962.07 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.93x = 491,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,074.20/696.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.62

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