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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.61, 1,048.09 and 351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.61, 1,048.09 and 351.08 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.61 : 1,048.09 = 351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.61/1,048.09 = 351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.61x = 1,048.09 × 351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.61x = 367,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,963.44/698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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