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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.42, 1,047.63 and 390.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.42, 1,047.63 and 390.89 is: 586.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.42 : 1,047.63 = 390.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.42/1,047.63 = 390.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.42x = 1,047.63 × 390.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.42x = 409,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,512.18/698.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.34

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