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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.96, 1,048.32 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.96, 1,048.32 and 610.56 is: 918.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.96 : 1,048.32 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.96/1,048.32 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.96x = 1,048.32 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.96x = 640,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,062.26/696.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.36

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