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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.63, 1,041.76 and 648.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.63, 1,041.76 and 648.41 is: 966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.63 : 1,041.76 = 648.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.63/1,041.76 = 648.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.63x = 1,041.76 × 648.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.63x = 675,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,483.20/698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.88

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