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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.71, 963.68 and 512.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.71, 963.68 and 512.13 is: 706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.71 : 963.68 = 512.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.71/963.68 = 512.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.71x = 963.68 × 512.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.71x = 493,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,529.44/698.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.34

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