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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.40, 1,047.60 and 424.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.40, 1,047.60 and 424.35 is: 636.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.40 : 1,047.60 = 424.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.40/1,047.60 = 424.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.40x = 1,047.60 × 424.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.40x = 444,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,549.06/698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.53

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