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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.42, 1,048.07 and 630.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.42, 1,048.07 and 630.05 is: 945.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.42 : 1,048.07 = 630.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.42/1,048.07 = 630.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.42x = 1,048.07 × 630.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.42x = 660,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,332.84/698.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.46

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