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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.63, 1,048.85 and 650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.63, 1,048.85 and 650.48 is: 976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.63 : 1,048.85 = 650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.63/1,048.85 = 650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.63x = 1,048.85 × 650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.63x = 682,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,255.79/698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.57

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