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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.62, 1,046.43 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.62, 1,046.43 and 522.11 is: 783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.62 : 1,046.43 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.62/1,046.43 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.62x = 1,046.43 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.62x = 546,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,349.28/697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.16

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