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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.96, 1,045.57 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.96, 1,045.57 and 628.16 is: 946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.96 : 1,045.57 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.96/1,045.57 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.96x = 1,045.57 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.96x = 656,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,780.02/693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.42

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