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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.03, 1,045.83 and 542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.03, 1,045.83 and 542.72 is: 814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.03 : 1,045.83 = 542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.03/1,045.83 = 542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.03x = 1,045.83 × 542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.03x = 567,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,597.51/697.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.31

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