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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.60, 1,045.08 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.60, 1,045.08 and 373.12 is: 558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.60 : 1,045.08 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.60/1,045.08 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.60x = 1,045.08 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.60x = 389,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,940.25/697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.97

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