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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.61, 959.75 and 660.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.61, 959.75 and 660.99 is: 911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.61 : 959.75 = 660.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.61/959.75 = 660.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.61x = 959.75 × 660.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.61x = 634,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,381.85/695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.98

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