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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.48, 1,044.30 and 631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.48, 1,044.30 and 631.76 is: 948.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.48 : 1,044.30 = 631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.48/1,044.30 = 631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.48x = 1,044.30 × 631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.48x = 659,746.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,746.97/695.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.62

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