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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.99, 953.06 and 514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.99, 953.06 and 514.55 is: 709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.99 : 953.06 = 514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.99/953.06 = 514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.99x = 953.06 × 514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.99x = 490,395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,395.19/690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.70

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