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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 1,047.58 and 620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 1,047.58 and 620.34 is: 931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 1,047.58 = 620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/1,047.58 = 620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 1,047.58 × 620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 649,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,855.78/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.13

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