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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 967.12 and 515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 967.12 and 515.86 is: 709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 967.12 = 515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/967.12 = 515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 967.12 × 515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 498,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,894.82/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.99

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