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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.95, 1,040.33 and 663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.95, 1,040.33 and 663.64 is: 996.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.95 : 1,040.33 = 663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.95/1,040.33 = 663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.95x = 1,040.33 × 663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.95x = 690,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,404.60/692.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.33

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