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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.38, 1,045.74 and 492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.38, 1,045.74 and 492.64 is: 737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.38 : 1,045.74 = 492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.38/1,045.74 = 492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.38x = 1,045.74 × 492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.38x = 515,173.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,173.35/698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.67

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