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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 962.32 and 655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 962.32 and 655.54 is: 903.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 962.32 = 655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/962.32 = 655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 962.32 × 655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 630,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,839.25/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.88

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