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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.74, 952.67 and 502.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.74, 952.67 and 502.94 is: 694.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.74 : 952.67 = 502.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.74/952.67 = 502.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.74x = 952.67 × 502.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.74x = 479,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,132.34/689.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.66

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