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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.52, 956.28 and 506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.52, 956.28 and 506.68 is: 698.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.52 : 956.28 = 506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.52/956.28 = 506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.52x = 956.28 × 506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.52x = 484,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,527.95/693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.65

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