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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 957.87 and 431.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 957.87 and 431.89 is: 596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 957.87 = 431.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/957.87 = 431.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 957.87 × 431.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 413,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,692.08/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.16

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