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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.64, 960.97 and 626.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.64, 960.97 and 626.17 is: 863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.64 : 960.97 = 626.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.64/960.97 = 626.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.64x = 960.97 × 626.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.64x = 601,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,722.65/696.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.76

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