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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.32, 1,030.47 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.32, 1,030.47 and 662.16 is: 987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.32 : 1,030.47 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.32/1,030.47 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.32x = 1,030.47 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.32x = 682,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,336.02/691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.00

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