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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 964.95 and 661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 964.95 and 661.62 is: 913.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 964.95 = 661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/964.95 = 661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 964.95 × 661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 638,428.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,428.17/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.97

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