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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.24, 1,049.22 and 629.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.24, 1,049.22 and 629.08 is: 946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.24 : 1,049.22 = 629.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.24/1,049.22 = 629.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.24x = 1,049.22 × 629.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.24x = 660,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,043.32/697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.65

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