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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 969.42 and 648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 969.42 and 648 is: 895.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 969.42 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/969.42 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 969.42 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 628,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,184.16/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.61

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