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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.64, 1,047.57 and 605.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.64, 1,047.57 and 605.42 is: 911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.64 : 1,047.57 = 605.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.64/1,047.57 = 605.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.64x = 1,047.57 × 605.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.64x = 634,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,221.69/695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.71

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