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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 1,047.20 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 1,047.20 and 235.85 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 1,047.20 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/1,047.20 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 1,047.20 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 246,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,982.12/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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