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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.23, 1,038.77 and 671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.23, 1,038.77 and 671.02 is: 1,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.23 : 1,038.77 = 671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.23/1,038.77 = 671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.23x = 1,038.77 × 671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.23x = 697,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,035.45/695.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.60

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