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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 959.94 and 635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 959.94 and 635.40 is: 874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 959.94 = 635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/959.94 = 635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 959.94 × 635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 609,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,945.88/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.70

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