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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 971.10 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 971.10 and 517.52 is: 713.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 971.10 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/971.10 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 971.10 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 502,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,563.67/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.77

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