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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.94, 950.87 and 503.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.94, 950.87 and 503.13 is: 693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.94 : 950.87 = 503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.94/950.87 = 503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.94x = 950.87 × 503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.94x = 478,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,408.71/689.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.41

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