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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 1,045.71 and 624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 1,045.71 and 624.38 is: 934.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 1,045.71 = 624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/1,045.71 = 624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 1,045.71 × 624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 652,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,915.18/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.75

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