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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 1,047.93 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 1,047.93 and 178.65 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 1,047.93 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/1,047.93 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 1,047.93 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 187,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,212.69/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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