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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.70, 1,043.55 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.70, 1,043.55 and 660.60 is: 990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.70 : 1,043.55 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.70/1,043.55 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.70x = 1,043.55 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.70x = 689,369.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,369.13/695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.90

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