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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.10, 1,046.55 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.10, 1,046.55 and 373.14 is: 559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.10 : 1,046.55 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.10/1,046.55 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.10x = 1,046.55 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.10x = 390,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,509.67/698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.39

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