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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 1,047.28 and 619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 1,047.28 and 619.48 is: 930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 1,047.28 = 619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/1,047.28 = 619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 1,047.28 × 619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 648,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,769.01/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.29

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