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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.68, 1,043.73 and 620.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.68, 1,043.73 and 620.45 is: 929.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.68 : 1,043.73 = 620.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.68/1,043.73 = 620.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.68x = 1,043.73 × 620.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.68x = 647,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,582.28/696.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.53

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