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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.39, 966.96 and 668.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.39, 966.96 and 668.79 is: 924.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.39 : 966.96 = 668.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.39/966.96 = 668.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.39x = 966.96 × 668.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.39x = 646,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,693.18/699.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.65

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