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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.65, 957.78 and 661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.65, 957.78 and 661 is: 910.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.65 : 957.78 = 661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.65/957.78 = 661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.65x = 957.78 × 661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.65x = 633,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,092.58/695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.07

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