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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.48, 1,047.30 and 633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.48, 1,047.30 and 633.76 is: 951.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.48 : 1,047.30 = 633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.48/1,047.30 = 633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.48x = 1,047.30 × 633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.48x = 663,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,736.85/697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.62

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