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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.06, 1,047.16 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.06, 1,047.16 and 235.86 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.06 : 1,047.16 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.06/1,047.16 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.06x = 1,047.16 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.06x = 246,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,983.16/698.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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