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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.26, 1,040.73 and 615.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.26, 1,040.73 and 615.27 is: 918.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.26 : 1,040.73 = 615.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.26/1,040.73 = 615.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.26x = 1,040.73 × 615.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.26x = 640,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,329.95/697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.35

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