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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.68, 1,048.02 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.68, 1,048.02 and 185.68 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.68 : 1,048.02 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.68/1,048.02 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.68x = 1,048.02 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.68x = 194,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,596.35/698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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