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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.62, 958.61 and 399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.62, 958.61 and 399.93 is: 551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.62 : 958.61 = 399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.62/958.61 = 399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.62x = 958.61 × 399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.62x = 383,376.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,376.90/694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.92

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