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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.24, 1,045.44 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.24, 1,045.44 and 535.16 is: 801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.24 : 1,045.44 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.24/1,045.44 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.24x = 1,045.44 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.24x = 559,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,472.44/698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.27

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