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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.42, 1,044.05 and 638.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.42, 1,044.05 and 638.11 is: 958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.42 : 1,044.05 = 638.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.42/1,044.05 = 638.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.42x = 1,044.05 × 638.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.42x = 666,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,218.75/695.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.01

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