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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.36, 1,047.67 and 657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.36, 1,047.67 and 657.96 is: 988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.36 : 1,047.67 = 657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.36/1,047.67 = 657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.36x = 1,047.67 × 657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.36x = 689,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,321.36/697.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.48

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