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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 1,047.53 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 1,047.53 and 351.90 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 1,047.53 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/1,047.53 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 1,047.53 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 368,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,626.69/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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