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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.36, 1,038.96 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.36, 1,038.96 and 656.52 is: 983.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.36 : 1,038.96 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.36/1,038.96 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.36x = 1,038.96 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.36x = 682,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,098.02/693.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.76

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