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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.54, 1,047.84 and 503.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.54, 1,047.84 and 503.00 is: 754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.54 : 1,047.84 = 503.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.54/1,047.84 = 503.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.54x = 1,047.84 × 503.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.54x = 527,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,064.10/698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.53

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