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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.60, 964.98 and 650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.60, 964.98 and 650.32 is: 899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.60 : 964.98 = 650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.60/964.98 = 650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.60x = 964.98 × 650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.60x = 627,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,545.79/697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.58

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