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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.92, 957.24 and 507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.92, 957.24 and 507.90 is: 699.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.92 : 957.24 = 507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.92/957.24 = 507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.92x = 957.24 × 507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.92x = 486,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,182.20/694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.62

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