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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.94, 950.86 and 666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.94, 950.86 and 666.16 is: 919.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.94 : 950.86 = 666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.94/950.86 = 666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.94x = 950.86 × 666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.94x = 633,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,425.61/688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.42

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