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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.61, 1,048.05 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.61, 1,048.05 and 236.46 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.61 : 1,048.05 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.61/1,048.05 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.61x = 1,048.05 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.61x = 247,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,821.90/698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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