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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.86, 1,047.02 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.86, 1,047.02 and 373.46 is: 560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.86 : 1,047.02 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.86/1,047.02 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.86x = 1,047.02 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.86x = 391,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,012.99/697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.30

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