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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.14, 1,044.63 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.14, 1,044.63 and 542.70 is: 813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.14 : 1,044.63 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.14/1,044.63 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.14x = 1,044.63 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.14x = 566,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,920.70/697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.21

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