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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.46, 969.15 and 516.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.46, 969.15 and 516.34 is: 712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.46 : 969.15 = 516.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.46/969.15 = 516.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.46x = 969.15 × 516.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.46x = 500,410.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,410.91/702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.37

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