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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.20, 1,044.32 and 616.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.20, 1,044.32 and 616.04 is: 924.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.20 : 1,044.32 = 616.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.20/1,044.32 = 616.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.20x = 1,044.32 × 616.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.20x = 643,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,342.89/696.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.08

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