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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 1,046.75 and 479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 1,046.75 and 479.34 is: 718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 1,046.75 = 479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/1,046.75 = 479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 1,046.75 × 479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 501,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,746.75/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.05

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