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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 1,042.08 and 663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 1,042.08 and 663.12 is: 995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 1,042.08 = 663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/1,042.08 = 663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 1,042.08 × 663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 691,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,024.09/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.83

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