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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 1,044.72 and 610.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 1,044.72 and 610.21 is: 914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 1,044.72 = 610.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/1,044.72 = 610.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 1,044.72 × 610.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 637,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,490.32/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.52

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