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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.65, 1,047.96 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.65, 1,047.96 and 185.65 is: 278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.65 : 1,047.96 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.65/1,047.96 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.65x = 1,047.96 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.65x = 194,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,553.77/698.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.47

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