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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.36, 1,045.92 and 674.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.36, 1,045.92 and 674.06 is: 1,009.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.36 : 1,045.92 = 674.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.36/1,045.92 = 674.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.36x = 1,045.92 × 674.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.36x = 705,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,012.84/698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.53

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