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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.32, 1,047.53 and 281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.32, 1,047.53 and 281.89 is: 422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.32 : 1,047.53 = 281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.32/1,047.53 = 281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.32x = 1,047.53 × 281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.32x = 295,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,290.25/698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.86

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