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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.91, 1,046.58 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.91, 1,046.58 and 373.22 is: 559.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.91 : 1,046.58 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.91/1,046.58 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.91x = 1,046.58 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.91x = 390,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,604.59/697.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.68

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