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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.80, 948.84 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.80, 948.84 and 656.64 is: 900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.80 : 948.84 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.80/948.84 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.80x = 948.84 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.80x = 623,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,046.30/691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.62

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