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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 957.70 and 399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694, 957.70 and 399.26 is: 550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694 : 957.70 = 399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694/957.70 = 399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694x = 957.70 × 399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694x = 382,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,371.30/694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.97

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