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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.35, 1,036.96 and 616.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.35, 1,036.96 and 616.85 is: 922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.35 : 1,036.96 = 616.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.35/1,036.96 = 616.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.35x = 1,036.96 × 616.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.35x = 639,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,648.78/693.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.55

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