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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.69, 1,046.43 and 389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.69, 1,046.43 and 389.93 is: 583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.69 : 1,046.43 = 389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.69/1,046.43 = 389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.69x = 1,046.43 × 389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.69x = 408,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,029.22/698.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.99

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