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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 968.52 and 515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 968.52 and 515.12 is: 711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 968.52 = 515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/968.52 = 515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 968.52 × 515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 498,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,904.02/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.09

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