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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.56, 955.62 and 657.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.56, 955.62 and 657.81 is: 908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.56 : 955.62 = 657.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.56/955.62 = 657.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.56x = 955.62 × 657.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.56x = 628,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,616.39/691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.98

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