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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 1,041.75 and 673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 1,041.75 and 673.02 is: 1,005.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 1,041.75 = 673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/1,041.75 = 673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 1,041.75 × 673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 701,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,118.59/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.58

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