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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.60, 1,041.35 and 646.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.60, 1,041.35 and 646.93 is: 965.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.60 : 1,041.35 = 646.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.60/1,041.35 = 646.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.60x = 1,041.35 × 646.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.60x = 673,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,680.56/697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.71

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