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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 1,044.06 and 651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 1,044.06 and 651.88 is: 975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 1,044.06 = 651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/1,044.06 = 651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 1,044.06 × 651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 680,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,601.83/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.52

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