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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.36, 962.52 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.36, 962.52 and 511.12 is: 705.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.36 : 962.52 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.36/962.52 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.36x = 962.52 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.36x = 491,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,963.22/697.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.47

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