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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.65, 960.33 and 688.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.65, 960.33 and 688.57 is: 951.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.65 : 960.33 = 688.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.65/960.33 = 688.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.65x = 960.33 × 688.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.65x = 661,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,254.43/694.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.92

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