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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.83, 962.48 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.83, 962.48 and 511.26 is: 705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.83 : 962.48 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.83/962.48 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.83x = 962.48 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.83x = 492,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,070.16/697.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.14

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