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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.02, 1,463.48 and 697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.02, 1,463.48 and 697.70 is: 1,047.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.02 : 1,463.48 = 697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.02/1,463.48 = 697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.02x = 1,463.48 × 697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.02x = 1,021,059.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,059.19/975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.22

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