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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.58, 954.26 and 503.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.58, 954.26 and 503.74 is: 696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.58 : 954.26 = 503.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.58/954.26 = 503.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.58x = 954.26 × 503.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.58x = 480,698.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,698.93/690.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.08

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