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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.14, 956.64 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.14, 956.64 and 398.34 is: 549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.14 : 956.64 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.14/956.64 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.14x = 956.64 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.14x = 381,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,067.98/693.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.77

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