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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 957.50 and 414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694, 957.50 and 414.09 is: 571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694 : 957.50 = 414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694/957.50 = 414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694x = 957.50 × 414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694x = 396,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,491.18/694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.31

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