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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.77, 1,045.85 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.77, 1,045.85 and 350.73 is: 525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.77 : 1,045.85 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.77/1,045.85 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.77x = 1,045.85 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.77x = 366,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,809.22/697.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.69

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