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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.52, 1,044.40 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.52, 1,044.40 and 663.60 is: 996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.52 : 1,044.40 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.52/1,044.40 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.52x = 1,044.40 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.52x = 693,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,063.84/695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.47

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