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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.10, 969.25 and 516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.10, 969.25 and 516.26 is: 711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.10 : 969.25 = 516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.10/969.25 = 516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.10x = 969.25 × 516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.10x = 500,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,385.01/703.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.68

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