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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.01, 1,040.85 and 674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.01, 1,040.85 and 674.73 is: 1,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.01 : 1,040.85 = 674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.01/1,040.85 = 674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.01x = 1,040.85 × 674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.01x = 702,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,292.72/697.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.59

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