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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.25, 952.89 and 504.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.25, 952.89 and 504.95 is: 696.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.25 : 952.89 = 504.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.25/952.89 = 504.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.25x = 952.89 × 504.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.25x = 481,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,157.04/691.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.07

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