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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.54, 1,047.23 and 545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.54, 1,047.23 and 545.14 is: 817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.54 : 1,047.23 = 545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.54/1,047.23 = 545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.54x = 1,047.23 × 545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.54x = 570,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,886.96/698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.26

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