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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.87, 1,042.85 and 651.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.87, 1,042.85 and 651.81 is: 978.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.87 : 1,042.85 = 651.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.87/1,042.85 = 651.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.87x = 1,042.85 × 651.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.87x = 679,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,740.06/694.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.23

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