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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.12, 956.70 and 615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.12, 956.70 and 615 is: 848.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.12 : 956.70 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.12/956.70 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.12x = 956.70 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.12x = 588,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,370.50/693.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.87

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