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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.92, 1,046.76 and 629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.92, 1,046.76 and 629.68 is: 947.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.92 : 1,046.76 = 629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.92/1,046.76 = 629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.92x = 1,046.76 × 629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.92x = 659,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,123.84/695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.13

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