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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 1,037.73 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 1,037.73 and 646.56 is: 965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 1,037.73 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/1,037.73 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 1,037.73 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 670,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,954.71/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.18

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