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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.87, 1,041.35 and 650.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.87, 1,041.35 and 650.81 is: 976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.87 : 1,041.35 = 650.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.87/1,041.35 = 650.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.87x = 1,041.35 × 650.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.87x = 677,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,712.53/693.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.71

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