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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 953.02 and 503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690, 953.02 and 503.19 is: 695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690 : 953.02 = 503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690/953.02 = 503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690x = 953.02 × 503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690x = 479,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,550.13/690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.00

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