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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.74, 1,048.21 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.74, 1,048.21 and 236.43 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.74 : 1,048.21 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.74/1,048.21 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.74x = 1,048.21 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.74x = 247,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,828.29/698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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