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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.20, 954.14 and 505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.20, 954.14 and 505.70 is: 697.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.20 : 954.14 = 505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.20/954.14 = 505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.20x = 954.14 × 505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.20x = 482,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,508.60/692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.07

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