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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.42, 961.64 and 655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.42, 961.64 and 655.04 is: 903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.42 : 961.64 = 655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.42/961.64 = 655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.42x = 961.64 × 655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.42x = 629,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,909.39/697.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.21

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