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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.12, 1,041.18 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.12, 1,041.18 and 659.52 is: 989.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.12 : 1,041.18 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.12/1,041.18 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.12x = 1,041.18 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.12x = 686,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,679.03/694.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.28

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