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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.56, 1,045.08 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.56, 1,045.08 and 372.18 is: 557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.56 : 1,045.08 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.56/1,045.08 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.56x = 1,045.08 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.56x = 388,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,957.87/697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.60

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