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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.07, 1,046.05 and 372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.07, 1,046.05 and 372.67 is: 559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.07 : 1,046.05 = 372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.07/1,046.05 = 372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.07x = 1,046.05 × 372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.07x = 389,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,827.91/697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.24

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