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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 1,048.08 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 1,048.08 and 386.28 is: 579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 1,048.08 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/1,048.08 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 1,048.08 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 404,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,852.34/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.59

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