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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 1,046.39 and 674.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 1,046.39 and 674.55 is: 1,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 1,046.39 = 674.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/1,046.39 = 674.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 1,046.39 × 674.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 705,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,839.00/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.35

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