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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.15, 1,034.26 and 677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.15, 1,034.26 and 677.40 is: 1,010.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.15 : 1,034.26 = 677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.15/1,034.26 = 677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.15x = 1,034.26 × 677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.15x = 700,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,602.15/693.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.75

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