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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.68, 1,042.56 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.68, 1,042.56 and 650.88 is: 974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.68 : 1,042.56 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.68/1,042.56 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.68x = 1,042.56 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.68x = 678,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,581.45/696.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.02

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