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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.82, 1,045.51 and 666.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.82, 1,045.51 and 666.93 is: 999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.82 : 1,045.51 = 666.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.82/1,045.51 = 666.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.82x = 1,045.51 × 666.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.82x = 697,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,284.24/697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.24

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