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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 1,048.17 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 1,048.17 and 236.54 is: 354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 1,048.17 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/1,048.17 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 1,048.17 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 247,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,928.89/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.84

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