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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.70, 1,040.55 and 647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.70, 1,040.55 and 647.80 is: 971.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.70 : 1,040.55 = 647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.70/1,040.55 = 647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.70x = 1,040.55 × 647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.70x = 674,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,068.29/693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.70

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