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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.82, 958.97 and 672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.82, 958.97 and 672.04 is: 927.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.82 : 958.97 = 672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.82/958.97 = 672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.82x = 958.97 × 672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.82x = 644,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,466.20/694.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.53

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