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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.89, 971.02 and 516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.89, 971.02 and 516.98 is: 713.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.89 : 971.02 = 516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.89/971.02 = 516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.89x = 971.02 × 516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.89x = 502,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,000.99/703.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.18

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