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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.36, 1,047.20 and 281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.36, 1,047.20 and 281.77 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.36 : 1,047.20 = 281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.36/1,047.20 = 281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.36x = 1,047.20 × 281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.36x = 295,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,065.52/698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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