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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.04, 1,044.38 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.04, 1,044.38 and 668.52 is: 1,003.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.04 : 1,044.38 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.04/1,044.38 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.04x = 1,044.38 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.04x = 698,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,188.92/696.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.09

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