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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.72, 1,042.80 and 655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.72, 1,042.80 and 655.12 is: 983.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.72 : 1,042.80 = 655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.72/1,042.80 = 655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.72x = 1,042.80 × 655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.72x = 683,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,159.14/694.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.36

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