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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.37, 1,047.42 and 672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.37, 1,047.42 and 672.75 is: 1,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.37 : 1,047.42 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.37/1,047.42 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.37x = 1,047.42 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.37x = 704,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,651.81/697.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.45

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