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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.69, 966.57 and 513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.69, 966.57 and 513.76 is: 708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.69 : 966.57 = 513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.69/966.57 = 513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.69x = 966.57 × 513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.69x = 496,585.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,585.00/700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.71

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