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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.24, 1,043.24 and 674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.24, 1,043.24 and 674.02 is: 1,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.24 : 1,043.24 = 674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.24/1,043.24 = 674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.24x = 1,043.24 × 674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.24x = 703,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,164.62/698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.05

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