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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.29, 1,041.53 and 657.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.29, 1,041.53 and 657.31 is: 981.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.29 : 1,041.53 = 657.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.29/1,041.53 = 657.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.29x = 1,041.53 × 657.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.29x = 684,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,608.08/697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.81

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