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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.88, 1,047.36 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.88, 1,047.36 and 503.48 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.88 : 1,047.36 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.88/1,047.36 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.88x = 1,047.36 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.88x = 527,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,324.81/697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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