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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.78, 954.24 and 687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.78, 954.24 and 687.67 is: 941.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.78 : 954.24 = 687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.78/954.24 = 687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.78x = 954.24 × 687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.78x = 656,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,197.26/696.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.76

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