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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.59, 1,045.17 and 629.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.59, 1,045.17 and 629.55 is: 943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.59 : 1,045.17 = 629.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.59/1,045.17 = 629.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.59x = 1,045.17 × 629.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.59x = 657,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,986.77/697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.23

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