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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.02, 950.97 and 503.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.02, 950.97 and 503.13 is: 694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.02 : 950.97 = 503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.02/950.97 = 503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.02x = 950.97 × 503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.02x = 478,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,457.39/689.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.40

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