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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 1,041.78 and 646.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 1,041.78 and 646.53 is: 965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 1,041.78 = 646.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/1,041.78 = 646.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 1,041.78 × 646.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 673,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,542.02/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.07

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