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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 966.40 and 651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 966.40 and 651.36 is: 901.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 966.40 = 651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/966.40 = 651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 966.40 × 651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 629,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,474.30/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.00

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