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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 1,047.47 and 351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 1,047.47 and 351.43 is: 526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 1,047.47 = 351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/1,047.47 = 351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 1,047.47 × 351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 368,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,108.01/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.84

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