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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.68, 1,042.02 and 661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.68, 1,042.02 and 661.50 is: 992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.68 : 1,042.02 = 661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.68/1,042.02 = 661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.68x = 1,042.02 × 661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.68x = 689,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,296.23/694.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.25

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