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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.94, 1,037.95 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.94, 1,037.95 and 663.32 is: 995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.94 : 1,037.95 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.94/1,037.95 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.94x = 1,037.95 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.94x = 688,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,493.93/691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.02

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