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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.09, 1,047.08 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.09, 1,047.08 and 235.88 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.09 : 1,047.08 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.09/1,047.08 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.09x = 1,047.08 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.09x = 246,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,978.82/698.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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