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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.71, 962.30 and 511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.71, 962.30 and 511.13 is: 704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.71 : 962.30 = 511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.71/962.30 = 511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.71x = 962.30 × 511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.71x = 491,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,861.68/697.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.97

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