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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.80, 1,041.40 and 669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.80, 1,041.40 and 669.54 is: 999.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.80 : 1,041.40 = 669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.80/1,041.40 = 669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.80x = 1,041.40 × 669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.80x = 697,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,258.96/697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.22

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