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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 951.35 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 951.35 and 503.82 is: 694.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 951.35 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/951.35 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 951.35 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 479,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,306.64/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.53

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