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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.61, 1,047.69 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.61, 1,047.69 and 369.36 is: 553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.61 : 1,047.69 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.61/1,047.69 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.61x = 1,047.69 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.61x = 386,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,975.82/698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.93

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