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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.15, 959.64 and 688.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.15, 959.64 and 688.07 is: 951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.15 : 959.64 = 688.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.15/959.64 = 688.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.15x = 959.64 × 688.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.15x = 660,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,299.49/694.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.24

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