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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.50, 1,041.93 and 656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.50, 1,041.93 and 656.22 is: 985.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.50 : 1,041.93 = 656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.50/1,041.93 = 656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.50x = 1,041.93 × 656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.50x = 683,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,735.30/693.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.92

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