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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 1,044.56 and 559.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 1,044.56 and 559.62 is: 838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 1,044.56 = 559.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/1,044.56 = 559.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 1,044.56 × 559.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 584,548.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,548.65/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.28

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