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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.78, 1,047.61 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.78, 1,047.61 and 452.24 is: 677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.78 : 1,047.61 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.78/1,047.61 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.78x = 1,047.61 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.78x = 473,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,763.65/698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.99

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