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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.83, 950.52 and 597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.83, 950.52 and 597.27 is: 821.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.83 : 950.52 = 597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.83/950.52 = 597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.83x = 950.52 × 597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.83x = 567,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,717.08/690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.79

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