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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.10, 1,044.99 and 523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.10, 1,044.99 and 523.80 is: 784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.10 : 1,044.99 = 523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.10/1,044.99 = 523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.10x = 1,044.99 × 523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.10x = 547,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,365.76/698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.08

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