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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 1,045.71 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 1,045.71 and 481.95 is: 721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 1,045.71 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/1,045.71 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 1,045.71 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 503,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,979.93/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.81

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