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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.96, 970.92 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.96, 970.92 and 517.38 is: 713.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.96 : 970.92 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.96/970.92 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.96x = 970.92 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.96x = 502,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,334.59/703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.58

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