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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.47, 1,047.87 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.47, 1,047.87 and 493.44 is: 740.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.47 : 1,047.87 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.47/1,047.87 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.47x = 1,047.87 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.47x = 517,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,057.04/698.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.27

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