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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.92, 1,047.24 and 672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.92, 1,047.24 and 672.28 is: 1,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.92 : 1,047.24 = 672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.92/1,047.24 = 672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.92x = 1,047.24 × 672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.92x = 704,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,038.51/698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.32

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