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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.18, 1,044.14 and 648.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.18, 1,044.14 and 648.58 is: 971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.18 : 1,044.14 = 648.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.18/1,044.14 = 648.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.18x = 1,044.14 × 648.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.18x = 677,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,208.32/697.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.35

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