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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.02, 1,046.21 and 372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.02, 1,046.21 and 372.62 is: 559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.02 : 1,046.21 = 372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.02/1,046.21 = 372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.02x = 1,046.21 × 372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.02x = 389,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,831.68/697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.28

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