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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698, 1,047 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698, 1,047 and 242 is: 363

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 1,047 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/1,047 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 1,047 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 253,374
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,374/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363

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