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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.14, 960.46 and 651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.14, 960.46 and 651.78 is: 897.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.14 : 960.46 = 651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.14/960.46 = 651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.14x = 960.46 × 651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.14x = 626,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,006.99/697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.96

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