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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.06, 1,044.90 and 645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.06, 1,044.90 and 645.30 is: 968.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.06 : 1,044.90 = 645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.06/1,044.90 = 645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.06x = 1,044.90 × 645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.06x = 674,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,273.97/696.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.70

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