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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 1,048.32 and 374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 1,048.32 and 374.25 is: 561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 1,048.32 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/1,048.32 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 1,048.32 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 392,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,333.76/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.66

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