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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.94, 1,045.20 and 657.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.94, 1,045.20 and 657.74 is: 987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.94 : 1,045.20 = 657.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.94/1,045.20 = 657.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.94x = 1,045.20 × 657.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.94x = 687,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,464.62/695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.82

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