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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.73, 1,048.11 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.73, 1,048.11 and 236.49 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.73 : 1,048.11 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.73/1,048.11 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.73x = 1,048.11 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.73x = 247,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,867.53/698.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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