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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.14, 1,045.54 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.14, 1,045.54 and 351.03 is: 525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.14 : 1,045.54 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.14/1,045.54 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.14x = 1,045.54 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.14x = 367,015.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,015.91/698.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.71

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