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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 1,044.84 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 1,044.84 and 624.08 is: 936.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 1,044.84 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/1,044.84 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 1,044.84 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 652,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,063.75/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.77

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