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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.39, 1,046.29 and 606.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.39, 1,046.29 and 606.05 is: 907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.39 : 1,046.29 = 606.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.39/1,046.29 = 606.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.39x = 1,046.29 × 606.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.39x = 634,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,104.05/698.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.95

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