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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.82, 1,045.31 and 560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.82, 1,045.31 and 560.12 is: 839.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.82 : 1,045.31 = 560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.82/1,045.31 = 560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.82x = 1,045.31 × 560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.82x = 585,491.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,491.01/697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.03

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