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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.56, 1,047.84 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.56, 1,047.84 and 374.08 is: 561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.56 : 1,047.84 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.56/1,047.84 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.56x = 1,047.84 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.56x = 391,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,975.99/698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.12

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