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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.72, 1,046.37 and 372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.72, 1,046.37 and 372.91 is: 559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.72 : 1,046.37 = 372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.72/1,046.37 = 372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.72x = 1,046.37 × 372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.72x = 390,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,201.84/697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.25

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