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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.98, 1,040.72 and 629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.98, 1,040.72 and 629.24 is: 942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.98 : 1,040.72 = 629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.98/1,040.72 = 629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.98x = 1,040.72 × 629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.98x = 654,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,862.65/694.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.28

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