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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.62, 969.18 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.62, 969.18 and 506.40 is: 698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.62 : 969.18 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.62/969.18 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.62x = 969.18 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.62x = 490,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,792.75/702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.52

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