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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.44, 1,047.80 and 493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.44, 1,047.80 and 493.08 is: 739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.44 : 1,047.80 = 493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.44/1,047.80 = 493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.44x = 1,047.80 × 493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.44x = 516,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,649.22/698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.72

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