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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.71, 1,048.06 and 185.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.71, 1,048.06 and 185.71 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.71 : 1,048.06 = 185.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.71/1,048.06 = 185.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.71x = 1,048.06 × 185.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.71x = 194,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,635.22/698.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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