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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.44, 1,047.66 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.44, 1,047.66 and 185.44 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.44 : 1,047.66 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.44/1,047.66 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.44x = 1,047.66 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.44x = 194,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,274.76/698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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