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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.13, 1,037.48 and 671.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.13, 1,037.48 and 671.21 is: 998.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.13 : 1,037.48 = 671.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.13/1,037.48 = 671.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.13x = 1,037.48 × 671.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.13x = 696,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,366.95/697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.91

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