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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.88, 954.56 and 646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.88, 954.56 and 646.68 is: 890.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.88 : 954.56 = 646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.88/954.56 = 646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.88x = 954.56 × 646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.88x = 617,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,294.86/692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.91

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