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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 1,048.86 and 605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 1,048.86 and 605.94 is: 910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 1,048.86 = 605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/1,048.86 = 605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 1,048.86 × 605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 635,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,546.23/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.24

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