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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.90, 1,046.58 and 524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.90, 1,046.58 and 524.83 is: 787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.90 : 1,046.58 = 524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.90/1,046.58 = 524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.90x = 1,046.58 × 524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.90x = 549,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,276.58/697.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.04

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