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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.21, 1,049.15 and 574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.21, 1,049.15 and 574.70 is: 864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.21 : 1,049.15 = 574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.21/1,049.15 = 574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.21x = 1,049.15 × 574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.21x = 602,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,942.70/697.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.80

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