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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.83, 969.38 and 516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.83, 969.38 and 516.26 is: 712.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.83 : 969.38 = 516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.83/969.38 = 516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.83x = 969.38 × 516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.83x = 500,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,444.69/702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.05

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