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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.28, 957.54 and 507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.28, 957.54 and 507.56 is: 700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.28 : 957.54 = 507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.28/957.54 = 507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.28x = 957.54 × 507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.28x = 486,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,009.00/694.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.02

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