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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.60, 952.70 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.60, 952.70 and 504 is: 695.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.60 : 952.70 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.60/952.70 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.60x = 952.70 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.60x = 480,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,160.80/690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.28

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