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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 1,046.88 and 369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 1,046.88 and 369.45 is: 553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 1,046.88 = 369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/1,046.88 = 369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 1,046.88 × 369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 386,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,765.89/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.69

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