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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.98, 1,042.77 and 618.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.98, 1,042.77 and 618.13 is: 927.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.98 : 1,042.77 = 618.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.98/1,042.77 = 618.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.98x = 1,042.77 × 618.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.98x = 644,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,571.04/694.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.47

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