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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.20, 976.80 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.20, 976.80 and 697.20 is: 976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.20 : 976.80 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.20/976.80 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.20x = 976.80 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.20x = 681,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,024.96/697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.80

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