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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.54, 1,044.48 and 637.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.54, 1,044.48 and 637.34 is: 952.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.54 : 1,044.48 = 637.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.54/1,044.48 = 637.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.54x = 1,044.48 × 637.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.54x = 665,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,688.88/698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.97

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