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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.73, 966.50 and 512.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.73, 966.50 and 512.94 is: 708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.73 : 966.50 = 512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.73/966.50 = 512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.73x = 966.50 × 512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.73x = 495,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,756.51/699.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.50

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