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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 954.99 and 515.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 954.99 and 515.97 is: 713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 954.99 = 515.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/954.99 = 515.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 954.99 × 515.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 492,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,746.19/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.16

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