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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 1,048.14 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 1,048.14 and 374.22 is: 561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 1,048.14 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/1,048.14 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 1,048.14 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 392,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,234.95/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.76

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