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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.19, 1,045.78 and 659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.19, 1,045.78 and 659.04 is: 994.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.19 : 1,045.78 = 659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.19/1,045.78 = 659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.19x = 1,045.78 × 659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.19x = 689,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,210.85/693.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.26

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