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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.78, 1,043.68 and 653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.78, 1,043.68 and 653.54 is: 980.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.78 : 1,043.68 = 653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.78/1,043.68 = 653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.78x = 1,043.68 × 653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.78x = 682,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,086.63/695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.32

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