Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.56, 1,048 and 236.33
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 698.56, 1,048 and 236.33 is: 354.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698.56 : 1,048 = 236.33 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698.56/1,048 = 236.33/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698.56x = 1,048 × 236.33 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698.56x = 247,673.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,673.84/698.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354.55
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