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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 1,044.41 and 641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 1,044.41 and 641.88 is: 958.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 1,044.41 = 641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/1,044.41 = 641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 1,044.41 × 641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 670,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,382.68/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.15

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