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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.84, 1,039.56 and 648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.84, 1,039.56 and 648.10 is: 973.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.84 : 1,039.56 = 648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.84/1,039.56 = 648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.84x = 1,039.56 × 648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.84x = 673,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,738.84/691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.84

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