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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.20, 1,047.26 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.20, 1,047.26 and 493.68 is: 740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.20 : 1,047.26 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.20/1,047.26 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.20x = 1,047.26 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.20x = 517,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,011.32/698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.49

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