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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.85, 957.87 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.85, 957.87 and 508.01 is: 700.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.85 : 957.87 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.85/957.87 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.85x = 957.87 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.85x = 486,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,602.75/694.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.30

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