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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.25, 955.95 and 603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.25, 955.95 and 603.97 is: 832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.25 : 955.95 = 603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.25/955.95 = 603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.25x = 955.95 × 603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.25x = 577,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,365.00/693.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.83

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