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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.85, 1,046.66 and 672.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.85, 1,046.66 and 672.25 is: 1,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.85 : 1,046.66 = 672.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.85/1,046.66 = 672.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.85x = 1,046.66 × 672.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.85x = 703,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,617.19/696.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.71

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