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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 1,047.80 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 1,047.80 and 185.52 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 1,047.80 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/1,047.80 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 1,047.80 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 194,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,387.86/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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