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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.34, 1,038.66 and 674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.34, 1,038.66 and 674.98 is: 1,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.34 : 1,038.66 = 674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.34/1,038.66 = 674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.34x = 1,038.66 × 674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.34x = 701,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,074.73/693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.16

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