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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.97, 951.84 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.97, 951.84 and 503.16 is: 694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.97 : 951.84 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.97/951.84 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.97x = 951.84 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.97x = 478,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,927.81/689.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.13

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