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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 1,046.34 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.28, 1,046.34 and 611.34 is: 916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.28 : 1,046.34 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.28/1,046.34 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.28x = 1,046.34 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.28x = 639,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,669.50/698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.06

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