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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.72, 1,046.32 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.72, 1,046.32 and 372.88 is: 559.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.72 : 1,046.32 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.72/1,046.32 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.72x = 1,046.32 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.72x = 390,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,151.80/697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.18

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