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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.17, 1,043.33 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.17, 1,043.33 and 433.52 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.17 : 1,043.33 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.17/1,043.33 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.17x = 1,043.33 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.17x = 452,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,297.04/697.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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