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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.35, 1,046.72 and 648.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.35, 1,046.72 and 648.52 is: 977.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.35 : 1,046.72 = 648.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.35/1,046.72 = 648.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.35x = 1,046.72 × 648.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.35x = 678,817.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,817.86/694.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.63

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