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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.24, 1,047.84 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.24, 1,047.84 and 356.48 is: 534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.24 : 1,047.84 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.24/1,047.84 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.24x = 1,047.84 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.24x = 373,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,534.00/698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.97

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