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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.45, 1,045.99 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.45, 1,045.99 and 367.94 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.45 : 1,045.99 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.45/1,045.99 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.45x = 1,045.99 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.45x = 384,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,863.60/697.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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