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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.89, 957.50 and 414.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.89, 957.50 and 414.07 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.89 : 957.50 = 414.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.89/957.50 = 414.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.89x = 957.50 × 414.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.89x = 396,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,469.11/693.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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