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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.68, 1,048.36 and 494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.68, 1,048.36 and 494.56 is: 742.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.68 : 1,048.36 = 494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.68/1,048.36 = 494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.68x = 1,048.36 × 494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.68x = 518,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,476.92/698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.08

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