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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.98, 955.98 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.98, 955.98 and 506.16 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.98 : 955.98 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.98/955.98 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.98x = 955.98 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.98x = 483,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,878.84/692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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