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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.69, 1,048.02 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.69, 1,048.02 and 236.47 is: 354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.69 : 1,048.02 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.69/1,048.02 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.69x = 1,048.02 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.69x = 247,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,822.67/698.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.69

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