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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.38, 1,049.44 and 663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.38, 1,049.44 and 663.44 is: 999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.38 : 1,049.44 = 663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.38/1,049.44 = 663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.38x = 1,049.44 × 663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.38x = 696,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,240.47/696.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.80

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