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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.63, 964.97 and 668.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.63, 964.97 and 668.61 is: 922.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.63 : 964.97 = 668.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.63/964.97 = 668.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.63x = 964.97 × 668.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.63x = 645,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,185.25/699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.18

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