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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.79, 1,046.55 and 663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.79, 1,046.55 and 663.10 is: 994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.79 : 1,046.55 = 663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.79/1,046.55 = 663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.79x = 1,046.55 × 663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.79x = 693,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,967.31/697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.52

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