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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.79, 1,043.55 and 661.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.79, 1,043.55 and 661.10 is: 991.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.79 : 1,043.55 = 661.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.79/1,043.55 = 661.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.79x = 1,043.55 × 661.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.79x = 689,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,885.69/695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.51

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