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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.34, 1,046.00 and 567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.34, 1,046.00 and 567.18 is: 850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.34 : 1,046.00 = 567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.34/1,046.00 = 567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.34x = 1,046.00 × 567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.34x = 593,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,271.70/697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.76

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