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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 1,043.10 and 618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 1,043.10 and 618.60 is: 927.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 1,043.10 = 618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/1,043.10 = 618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 1,043.10 × 618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 645,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,261.66/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.90

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