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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.95, 955.14 and 506.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.95, 955.14 and 506.47 is: 698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.95 : 955.14 = 506.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.95/955.14 = 506.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.95x = 955.14 × 506.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.95x = 483,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,749.76/692.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.10

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