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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.98, 1,044.30 and 637.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.98, 1,044.30 and 637.10 is: 950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.98 : 1,044.30 = 637.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.98/1,044.30 = 637.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.98x = 1,044.30 × 637.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.98x = 665,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,320.34/699.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.48

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