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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.25, 1,044.90 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.25, 1,044.90 and 650.88 is: 974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.25 : 1,044.90 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.25/1,044.90 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.25x = 1,044.90 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.25x = 680,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,104.51/698.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.01

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