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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.57, 1,046.97 and 389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.57, 1,046.97 and 389.98 is: 584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.57 : 1,046.97 = 389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.57/1,046.97 = 389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.57x = 1,046.97 × 389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.57x = 408,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,290.18/698.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.47

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