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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.10, 1,046.10 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.10, 1,046.10 and 372.56 is: 559.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.10 : 1,046.10 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.10/1,046.10 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.10x = 1,046.10 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.10x = 389,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,735.02/697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.08

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