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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.44, 966 and 655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.44, 966 and 655.76 is: 905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.44 : 966 = 655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.44/966 = 655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.44x = 966 × 655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.44x = 633,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,464.16/699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.67

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