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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.93, 1,046.13 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.93, 1,046.13 and 373.02 is: 559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.93 : 1,046.13 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.93/1,046.13 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.93x = 1,046.13 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.93x = 390,227.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,227.41/696.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.92

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