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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.16, 1,042.72 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.16, 1,042.72 and 635.04 is: 951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.16 : 1,042.72 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.16/1,042.72 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.16x = 1,042.72 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.16x = 662,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,168.91/696.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.17

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