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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.40, 1,048.14 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.40, 1,048.14 and 602.64 is: 904.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.40 : 1,048.14 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.40/1,048.14 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.40x = 1,048.14 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.40x = 631,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,651.09/698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.43

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