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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.06, 1,036.98 and 655.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.06, 1,036.98 and 655.98 is: 981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.06 : 1,036.98 = 655.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.06/1,036.98 = 655.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.06x = 1,036.98 × 655.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.06x = 680,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,238.14/693.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.50

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