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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 1,047.55 and 544.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 1,047.55 and 544.67 is: 817.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 1,047.55 = 544.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/1,047.55 = 544.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 1,047.55 × 544.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 570,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,569.06/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.18

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