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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.87, 1,044.35 and 652.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.87, 1,044.35 and 652.81 is: 979.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.87 : 1,044.35 = 652.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.87/1,044.35 = 652.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.87x = 1,044.35 × 652.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.87x = 681,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,762.12/695.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.73

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