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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.82, 1,047.24 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.82, 1,047.24 and 332.60 is: 499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.82 : 1,047.24 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.82/1,047.24 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.82x = 1,047.24 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.82x = 348,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,312.02/697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.14

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