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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.74, 1,046.95 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.74, 1,046.95 and 351.72 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.74 : 1,046.95 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.74/1,046.95 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.74x = 1,046.95 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.74x = 368,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,228.02/698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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