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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.56, 1,046.58 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.56, 1,046.58 and 373.18 is: 559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.56 : 1,046.58 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.56/1,046.58 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.56x = 1,046.58 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.56x = 390,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,562.72/698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.10

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