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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.33, 956.58 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.33, 956.58 and 507.08 is: 699.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.33 : 956.58 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.33/956.58 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.33x = 956.58 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.33x = 485,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,057.80/693.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.61

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