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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.38, 956.36 and 662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.38, 956.36 and 662.34 is: 913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.38 : 956.36 = 662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.38/956.36 = 662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.38x = 956.36 × 662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.38x = 633,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,435.48/693.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.55

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