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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.61, 1,044.32 and 638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.61, 1,044.32 and 638.30 is: 958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.61 : 1,044.32 = 638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.61/1,044.32 = 638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.61x = 1,044.32 × 638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.61x = 666,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,581.04/695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.27

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