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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 1,040.64 and 696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 1,040.64 and 696.96 is: 1,039.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 1,040.64 = 696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/1,040.64 = 696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 1,040.64 × 696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 725,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,284.45/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.21

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