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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 950.78 and 667.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691, 950.78 and 667.06 is: 917.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 950.78 = 667.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/950.78 = 667.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 950.78 × 667.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 634,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,227.31/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.84

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