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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.22, 957.09 and 535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.22, 957.09 and 535.58 is: 739.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.22 : 957.09 = 535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.22/957.09 = 535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.22x = 957.09 × 535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.22x = 512,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,593.48/693.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.44

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