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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.80, 1,046.70 and 614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.80, 1,046.70 and 614.10 is: 921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.80 : 1,046.70 = 614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.80/1,046.70 = 614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.80x = 1,046.70 × 614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.80x = 642,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,778.47/697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.15

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