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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.52, 957.57 and 507.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.52, 957.57 and 507.86 is: 700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.52 : 957.57 = 507.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.52/957.57 = 507.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.52x = 957.57 × 507.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.52x = 486,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,311.50/694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.21

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