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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.34, 1,040.16 and 634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.34, 1,040.16 and 634.52 is: 949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.34 : 1,040.16 = 634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.34/1,040.16 = 634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.34x = 1,040.16 × 634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.34x = 660,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,002.32/695.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.18

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