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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.56, 1,047.92 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.56, 1,047.92 and 373.92 is: 560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.56 : 1,047.92 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.56/1,047.92 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.56x = 1,047.92 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.56x = 391,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,838.25/698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.92

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