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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.63, 1,048.42 and 242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.63, 1,048.42 and 242.63 is: 364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.63 : 1,048.42 = 242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.63/1,048.42 = 242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.63x = 1,048.42 × 242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.63x = 254,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,372.30/698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.10

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