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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.54, 956.56 and 506.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.54, 956.56 and 506.97 is: 699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.54 : 956.56 = 506.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.54/956.56 = 506.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.54x = 956.56 × 506.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.54x = 484,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,947.22/693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.23

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