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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.83, 1,046.97 and 562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.83, 1,046.97 and 562.20 is: 843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.83 : 1,046.97 = 562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.83/1,046.97 = 562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.83x = 1,046.97 × 562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.83x = 588,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,606.53/697.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.48

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