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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.66, 1,047.75 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.66, 1,047.75 and 253.86 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.66 : 1,047.75 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.66/1,047.75 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.66x = 1,047.75 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.66x = 265,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,981.82/698.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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