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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 1,044.22 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 1,044.22 and 636.04 is: 952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 1,044.22 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/1,044.22 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 1,044.22 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 664,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,165.69/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.67

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