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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.54, 1,042.56 and 630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.54, 1,042.56 and 630.90 is: 944.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.54 : 1,042.56 = 630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.54/1,042.56 = 630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.54x = 1,042.56 × 630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.54x = 657,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,751.10/696.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.31

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