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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.52, 1,045.95 and 629.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.52, 1,045.95 and 629.67 is: 944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.52 : 1,045.95 = 629.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.52/1,045.95 = 629.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.52x = 1,045.95 × 629.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.52x = 658,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,603.34/697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.21

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