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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.38, 1,028.93 and 665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.38, 1,028.93 and 665.46 is: 990.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.38 : 1,028.93 = 665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.38/1,028.93 = 665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.38x = 1,028.93 × 665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.38x = 684,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,708.43/691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.35

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