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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.48, 1,045.80 and 632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.48, 1,045.80 and 632.76 is: 950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.48 : 1,045.80 = 632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.48/1,045.80 = 632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.48x = 1,045.80 × 632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.48x = 661,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,740.41/696.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.12

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