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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.30, 1,046.18 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.30, 1,046.18 and 491.94 is: 737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.30 : 1,046.18 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.30/1,046.18 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.30x = 1,046.18 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.30x = 514,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,657.79/698.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.02

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