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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.31, 957.62 and 508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.31, 957.62 and 508.55 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.31 : 957.62 = 508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.31/957.62 = 508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.31x = 957.62 × 508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.31x = 486,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,994.13/694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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