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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.12, 1,038.96 and 658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.12, 1,038.96 and 658.96 is: 987.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.12 : 1,038.96 = 658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.12/1,038.96 = 658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.12x = 1,038.96 × 658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.12x = 684,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,633.08/693.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.76

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