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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.86, 1,045.92 and 611.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.86, 1,045.92 and 611.01 is: 915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.86 : 1,045.92 = 611.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.86/1,045.92 = 611.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.86x = 1,045.92 × 611.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.86x = 639,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,067.58/697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.75

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