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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.91, 958.96 and 620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.91, 958.96 and 620.10 is: 856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.91 : 958.96 = 620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.91/958.96 = 620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.91x = 958.96 × 620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.91x = 594,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,651.10/693.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.96

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