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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.54, 1,042.98 and 636.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.54, 1,042.98 and 636.34 is: 951.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.54 : 1,042.98 = 636.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.54/1,042.98 = 636.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.54x = 1,042.98 × 636.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.54x = 663,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,689.89/697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.47

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