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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.09, 1,047.07 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.09, 1,047.07 and 424.11 is: 636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.09 : 1,047.07 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.09/1,047.07 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.09x = 1,047.07 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.09x = 444,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,072.86/698.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.13

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