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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 964.08 and 693.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 964.08 and 693.06 is: 957.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 964.08 = 693.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/964.08 = 693.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 964.08 × 693.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 668,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,165.28/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.37

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