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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.12, 1,044.32 and 559.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.12, 1,044.32 and 559.56 is: 838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.12 : 1,044.32 = 559.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.12/1,044.32 = 559.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.12x = 1,044.32 × 559.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.12x = 584,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,359.70/697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.25

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