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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.07, 1,033.21 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.07, 1,033.21 and 658.44 is: 981.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.07 : 1,033.21 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.07/1,033.21 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.07x = 1,033.21 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.07x = 680,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,307.62/693.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.59

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