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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 955.50 and 649.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 955.50 and 649.86 is: 894.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 955.50 = 649.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/955.50 = 649.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 955.50 × 649.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 620,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,941.23/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.83

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