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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.65, 1,047.05 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.65, 1,047.05 and 390.64 is: 585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.65 : 1,047.05 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.65/1,047.05 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.65x = 1,047.05 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.65x = 409,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,019.61/698.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.44

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