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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.28, 1,048.93 and 662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.28, 1,048.93 and 662.32 is: 997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.28 : 1,048.93 = 662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.28/1,048.93 = 662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.28x = 1,048.93 × 662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.28x = 694,727.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,727.32/696.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.77

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