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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.09, 969.72 and 516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.09, 969.72 and 516.52 is: 712.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.09 : 969.72 = 516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.09/969.72 = 516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.09x = 969.72 × 516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.09x = 500,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,879.77/703.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.40

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