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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,038.56 and 631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 1,038.56 and 631.36 is: 942.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 1,038.56 = 631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/1,038.56 = 631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 1,038.56 × 631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 655,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,705.24/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.11

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