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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 1,048.23 and 439.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 1,048.23 and 439.77 is: 660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 1,048.23 = 439.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/1,048.23 = 439.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 1,048.23 × 439.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 460,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,980.11/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.31

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