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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.57, 1,047.85 and 389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.57, 1,047.85 and 389.96 is: 584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.57 : 1,047.85 = 389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.57/1,047.85 = 389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.57x = 1,047.85 × 389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.57x = 408,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,613.37/698.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.93

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