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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.96, 931.59 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.96, 931.59 and 507.63 is: 699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.96 : 931.59 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.96/931.59 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.96x = 931.59 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.96x = 472,903.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,903.03/675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.60

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