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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.79, 1,045.05 and 662.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.79, 1,045.05 and 662.10 is: 993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.79 : 1,045.05 = 662.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.79/1,045.05 = 662.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.79x = 1,045.05 × 662.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.79x = 691,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,927.61/696.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.02

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