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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.12, 1,044.03 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.12, 1,044.03 and 605.32 is: 906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.12 : 1,044.03 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.12/1,044.03 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.12x = 1,044.03 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.12x = 631,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,972.24/697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.55

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