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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 959.37 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 959.37 and 663.28 is: 917.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 959.37 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/959.37 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 959.37 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 636,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,330.93/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.06

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