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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.01, 1,042.34 and 675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.01, 1,042.34 and 675.73 is: 1,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.01 : 1,042.34 = 675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.01/1,042.34 = 675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.01x = 1,042.34 × 675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.01x = 704,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,340.41/698.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.07

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