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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.12, 1,045.25 and 423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.12, 1,045.25 and 423.53 is: 634.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.12 : 1,045.25 = 423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.12/1,045.25 = 423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.12x = 1,045.25 × 423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.12x = 442,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,687.39/698.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.12

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