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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.44, 1,044.78 and 641.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.44, 1,044.78 and 641.98 is: 964.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.44 : 1,044.78 = 641.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.44/1,044.78 = 641.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.44x = 1,044.78 × 641.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.44x = 670,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,727.86/695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.47

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