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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 1,048.08 and 690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 1,048.08 and 690.06 is: 1,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 1,048.08 = 690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/1,048.08 = 690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 1,048.08 × 690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 723,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,238.08/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.08

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