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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.48, 1,048.26 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.48, 1,048.26 and 369.78 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.48 : 1,048.26 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.48/1,048.26 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.48x = 1,048.26 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.48x = 387,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,625.58/698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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