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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.67, 1,048.29 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.67, 1,048.29 and 369.98 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.67 : 1,048.29 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.67/1,048.29 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.67x = 1,048.29 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.67x = 387,843.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,843.06/698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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