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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.76, 957.72 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.76, 957.72 and 432.04 is: 596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.76 : 957.72 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.76/957.72 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.76x = 957.72 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.76x = 413,773.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,773.35/693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.42

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