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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.77, 1,565.88 and 696.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.77, 1,565.88 and 696.85 is: 1,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.77 : 1,565.88 = 696.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.77/1,565.88 = 696.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.77x = 1,565.88 × 696.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.77x = 1,091,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,183.48/1,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.43

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