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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.34, 961.79 and 510.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.34, 961.79 and 510.76 is: 704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.34 : 961.79 = 510.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.34/961.79 = 510.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.34x = 961.79 × 510.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.34x = 491,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,236.50/697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.45

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