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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.62, 958.67 and 399.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.62, 958.67 and 399.89 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.62 : 958.67 = 399.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.62/958.67 = 399.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.62x = 958.67 × 399.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.62x = 383,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,362.55/694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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