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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.48, 956.08 and 535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.48, 956.08 and 535.84 is: 738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.48 : 956.08 = 535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.48/956.08 = 535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.48x = 956.08 × 535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.48x = 512,305.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,305.91/693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.75

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