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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.36, 1,044.46 and 621.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.36, 1,044.46 and 621.86 is: 930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.36 : 1,044.46 = 621.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.36/1,044.46 = 621.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.36x = 1,044.46 × 621.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.36x = 649,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,507.90/698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.05

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