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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.88, 960 and 646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.88, 960 and 646.28 is: 892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.88 : 960 = 646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.88/960 = 646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.88x = 960 × 646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.88x = 620,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,428.80/694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.86

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