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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.12, 1,045.68 and 677.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.12, 1,045.68 and 677.92 is: 1,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.12 : 1,045.68 = 677.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.12/1,045.68 = 677.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.12x = 1,045.68 × 677.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.12x = 708,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,887.39/697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.88

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