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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.06, 1,044.56 and 658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.06, 1,044.56 and 658.10 is: 986.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.06 : 1,044.56 = 658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.06/1,044.56 = 658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.06x = 1,044.56 × 658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.06x = 687,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,424.94/697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.18

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