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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.38, 952.68 and 503.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.38, 952.68 and 503.86 is: 696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.38 : 952.68 = 503.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.38/952.68 = 503.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.38x = 952.68 × 503.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.38x = 480,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,017.34/689.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.30

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