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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.96, 1,048.20 and 443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.96, 1,048.20 and 443.08 is: 665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.96 : 1,048.20 = 443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.96/1,048.20 = 443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.96x = 1,048.20 × 443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.96x = 464,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,436.46/697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.42

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