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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.18, 956.71 and 662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.18, 956.71 and 662.04 is: 913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.18 : 956.71 = 662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.18/956.71 = 662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.18x = 956.71 × 662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.18x = 633,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,378.63/693.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.73

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