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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.17, 958.37 and 664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.17, 958.37 and 664.47 is: 917.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.17 : 958.37 = 664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.17/958.37 = 664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.17x = 958.37 × 664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.17x = 636,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,804.79/694.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.36

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