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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.36, 977.94 and 693.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.36, 977.94 and 693.83 is: 956.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.36 : 977.94 = 693.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.36/977.94 = 693.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.36x = 977.94 × 693.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.36x = 678,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,526.56/709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.54

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