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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.61, 1,038.34 and 644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.61, 1,038.34 and 644.22 is: 961.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.61 : 1,038.34 = 644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.61/1,038.34 = 644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.61x = 1,038.34 × 644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.61x = 668,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,913.58/695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.63

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