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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.20, 1,045.98 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.20, 1,045.98 and 372.12 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.20 : 1,045.98 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.20/1,045.98 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.20x = 1,045.98 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.20x = 389,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,230.08/697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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