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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.31, 958.26 and 663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.31, 958.26 and 663.17 is: 915.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.31 : 958.26 = 663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.31/958.26 = 663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.31x = 958.26 × 663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.31x = 635,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,484.49/694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.28

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