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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.73, 1,035.04 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.73, 1,035.04 and 668.52 is: 998.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.73 : 1,035.04 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.73/1,035.04 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.73x = 1,035.04 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.73x = 691,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,941.10/692.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.87

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