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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.38, 1,048.02 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.38, 1,048.02 and 369.62 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.38 : 1,048.02 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.38/1,048.02 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.38x = 1,048.02 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.38x = 387,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,369.15/698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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