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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.71, 962.94 and 676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.71, 962.94 and 676.20 is: 933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.71 : 962.94 = 676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.71/962.94 = 676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.71x = 962.94 × 676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.71x = 651,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,136.95/697.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.24

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