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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.29, 1,041.29 and 656.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.29, 1,041.29 and 656.79 is: 980.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.29 : 1,041.29 = 656.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.29/1,041.29 = 656.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.29x = 1,041.29 × 656.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.29x = 683,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,908.86/697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.81

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