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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.83, 958.18 and 507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.83, 958.18 and 507.72 is: 700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.83 : 958.18 = 507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.83/958.18 = 507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.83x = 958.18 × 507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.83x = 486,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,485.04/694.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.15

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