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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.62, 1,047.02 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.62, 1,047.02 and 386.06 is: 578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.62 : 1,047.02 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.62/1,047.02 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.62x = 1,047.02 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.62x = 404,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,212.54/698.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.59

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