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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.55, 1,048 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.55, 1,048 and 493.52 is: 740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.55 : 1,048 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.55/1,048 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.55x = 1,048 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.55x = 517,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,208.96/698.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.40

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