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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.61, 1,040.86 and 637.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.61, 1,040.86 and 637.99 is: 957.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.61 : 1,040.86 = 637.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.61/1,040.86 = 637.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.61x = 1,040.86 × 637.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.61x = 664,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,058.27/693.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.39

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