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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.14, 1,044.90 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.14, 1,044.90 and 560.34 is: 839.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.14 : 1,044.90 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.14/1,044.90 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.14x = 1,044.90 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.14x = 585,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,499.27/697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.86

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