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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.25, 1,047.46 and 527.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.25, 1,047.46 and 527.07 is: 790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.25 : 1,047.46 = 527.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.25/1,047.46 = 527.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.25x = 1,047.46 × 527.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.25x = 552,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,084.74/698.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.67

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