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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.58, 1,046.25 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.58, 1,046.25 and 373.50 is: 559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.58 : 1,046.25 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.58/1,046.25 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.58x = 1,046.25 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.58x = 390,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,774.38/698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.38

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