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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 1,045.98 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 1,045.98 and 625.32 is: 936.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 1,045.98 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/1,045.98 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 1,045.98 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 654,072.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,072.21/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.05

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