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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 1,047.33 and 635.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 1,047.33 and 635.58 is: 953.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 1,047.33 = 635.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/1,047.33 = 635.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 1,047.33 × 635.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 665,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,662.00/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.37

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