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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 1,045.44 and 653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 1,045.44 and 653.44 is: 981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 1,045.44 = 653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/1,045.44 = 653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 1,045.44 × 653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 683,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,132.31/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.96

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