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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.21, 1,043.67 and 522.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.21, 1,043.67 and 522.85 is: 782.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.21 : 1,043.67 = 522.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.21/1,043.67 = 522.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.21x = 1,043.67 × 522.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.21x = 545,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,682.86/697.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.67

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