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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.24, 1,047.36 and 409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.24, 1,047.36 and 409.34 is: 614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.24 : 1,047.36 = 409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.24/1,047.36 = 409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.24x = 1,047.36 × 409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.24x = 428,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,726.34/698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.01

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