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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.62, 1,044.06 and 609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.62, 1,044.06 and 609.75 is: 913.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.62 : 1,044.06 = 609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.62/1,044.06 = 609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.62x = 1,044.06 × 609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.62x = 636,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,615.59/696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.86

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