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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 1,035.69 and 656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 1,035.69 and 656.04 is: 983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 1,035.69 = 656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/1,035.69 = 656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 1,035.69 × 656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 679,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,454.07/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.78

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