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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.18, 1,033.16 and 654.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.18, 1,033.16 and 654.26 is: 975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.18 : 1,033.16 = 654.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.18/1,033.16 = 654.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.18x = 1,033.16 × 654.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.18x = 675,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,955.26/693.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.15

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