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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 1,047.81 and 644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 1,047.81 and 644.04 is: 965.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 1,047.81 = 644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/1,047.81 = 644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 1,047.81 × 644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 674,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,830.54/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.76

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