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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 956.39 and 507.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 956.39 and 507.15 is: 698.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 956.39 = 507.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/956.39 = 507.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 956.39 × 507.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 485,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,034.30/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.98

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