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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 1,046.06 and 389.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 1,046.06 and 389.83 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 1,046.06 = 389.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/1,046.06 = 389.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 1,046.06 × 389.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 407,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,785.57/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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