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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 1,042.42 and 614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 1,042.42 and 614.36 is: 918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 1,042.42 = 614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/1,042.42 = 614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 1,042.42 × 614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 640,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,421.15/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.06

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