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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.13, 1,042.30 and 643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.13, 1,042.30 and 643.60 is: 966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.13 : 1,042.30 = 643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.13/1,042.30 = 643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.13x = 1,042.30 × 643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.13x = 670,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,824.28/694.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.42

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