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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 950.33 and 597.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 950.33 and 597.15 is: 821.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 950.33 = 597.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/950.33 = 597.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 950.33 × 597.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 567,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,491.05/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.61

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