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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.62, 1,044.15 and 672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.62, 1,044.15 and 672.26 is: 1,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.62 : 1,044.15 = 672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.62/1,044.15 = 672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.62x = 1,044.15 × 672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.62x = 701,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,940.28/697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.19

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