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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 957.72 and 487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694, 957.72 and 487.36 is: 672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694 : 957.72 = 487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694/957.72 = 487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694x = 957.72 × 487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694x = 466,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,754.42/694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.56

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