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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.80, 1,047.01 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.80, 1,047.01 and 373.09 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.80 : 1,047.01 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.80/1,047.01 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.80x = 1,047.01 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.80x = 390,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,628.96/697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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